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Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Two Vehicle Pursuits

DATE: January 12th, 2026SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Two Vehicle PursuitsRELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-012CONTACT: Lieutenant Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson An Evansville man was taken into custody Monday evening following a vehicle pursuit that occurred in the area of Fares Avenue, Diamond Avenue, and surrounding streets. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on January 12, 2026, a Sergeant with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s…

Armed Felon Arrested for Fleeing Detectives  

On January 5, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit in the area of U.S. Highway 41 and Riverside Drive…READ MORE

Sheriff’s Office Holds Recognition Ceremony

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office held an awards ceremony at the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Family, friends, colleagues, and other guests attended to recognize a number of employees. 

Sheriff’s Merit Board Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2025 and 2026

SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Merit Board Meeting Schedule for 2026RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1217CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Merit Board In accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-5, the Public Notice of Meetings section of Indiana’s Open Door Law, notice is hereby given that, the Sheriff’s Merit Board will hold an additional session at 4:00 P.M on December 30th, 2025 in order…

Kentucky Woman Arrested on Felony Charges for Allegedly Spraying Substance on DoorDash Food

DATE: December 12, 2025SUBJECT: Kentucky Woman Arrested on Felony Charges for Allegedly Spraying Substance on DoorDash FoodRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1212CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson A Kentucky woman is now in custody on felony charges following an investigation into allegations that she sprayed a substance onto DoorDash customers’ food, causing them to become sick. Kourtney N. Stevenson was arrested by…

Arrest made for Dealing Methamphetamine   

During the summer of 2025, Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Motor Patrol Division began receiving information that Scott Arnold Lee Knight was distributing methamphetamine from his residence in the 1700 block of South Bosse Avenue…READ MORE

Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office to Increase Holiday Patrols to Promote Safe Roads

DATE: December 11, 2025SUBJECT: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office to Increase Holiday Patrols to Promote Safe RoadsRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1211CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson December 11, 2025 – As Hoosiers prepare for holiday celebrations, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to keep roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities…