Suspect Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit and Extensive Theft Investigation
On January 13, 2026, at approximately 7:10 PM, a deputy with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office observed a tan Buick traveling on North Boeke Avenue near East Franklin Street…READ MORE
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…
Sheriff’s Office Assists EPD in Arrest of VCSO Jail Officer who Fled at High-Speed from a Traffic Stop
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office confirms that deputies assisted the Evansville Police Department (EPD) last night in the arrest of a Jail Officer who fled at high-speed from a traffic stop. The vehicle fled from a EPD officer on U.S. 41 and later crashed near State Road 57. The driver, later identified by EPD as…
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.
Arrest Made in Construction Zone Reckless Driving Incident
Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest following a reckless driving incident that endangered construction workers on Darmstadt Road…READ MORE
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…