Beware of Porch Pirates this Holiday Season
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning residents about “porch piracy”. Porch pirates have struck several times in our county already this year and will likely continue their raids throughout the holidays. These pirates snatch packages from the front doors of homes and make off with the loot. Porch pirates have been known to follow […]
Sheriff’s Office Increases Patrols for Thanksgiving Travel Safety
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols during the Thanksgiving travel period as part of the Safe Family Travel campaign, starting November 16. The campaign focuses on curbing impaired and aggressive driving, enforcing seat belt use, and includes sobriety checkpoints funded by NHTSA grants through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). With Thanksgiving Eve…
Sheriff’s Office Conducts Sex Offender Verification Detail in Advance of Halloween
In an effort to enhance public safety on Halloween, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office conducted a verification detail focused on sex and violent offenders across the county. READ MORE
Deputies Arrest Suspect Waving Hatchets
On Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:41 PM, deputies were dispatched to the area of N. Saint Joseph Ave. and Allens Ln. in reference to a male subject reportedly waving two hatchets around and talking to himself. Witnesses advised that prior the the arrival of deputies, the subject was screaming at people in the area and had walked out in front of traffic at one point and stuck a vehicle.
Owners of Keys Contracting Arrested for Fraud
An investigation by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office into allegations of home improvement fraud has resulted in the arrest of Jacob and Brooklyn Key, owners of Keys Contracting.
Deputies Investigating Crash with Serious Injuries
On September 23rd, at 4:44 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 9800 Block of Old Mt. Vernon Rd., for a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival deputies observed a white vehicle on its top. The white vehicle appears to have been traveling West on Old Mt. Vernon Rd., the vehicle then went off the right side of the roadway, collided with a tree and overturned.
Don’t Fall for Harvest Season Hazards
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office urges caution on county roadways during the fall harvest season. Local farmers will be moving farm machinery, and white-tailed deer will be more active as corn is harvested. In 2023, there were 98 deer-related crashes, with 33 in October and November.
Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man for several felony charges including Attempted Murder. The charges stem from an incident in which the suspect, Derek Anthony Smith, shot at another man in the driveway of a river camp on Lynn Rd near the Angel Mounds Boat Ramp.
Sobriety Checkpoint Results for August 29, 2024
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Thursday, August 29, 2024 near the intersection of E. Morgan Ave. and Theater Dr….READ MORE
DUI Checkpoint Warning: Sobriety Checkpoint Planned August 29th
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Thursday, August 29th, 2024 from 10:00 PM until 2:00 AM. Law enforcement officers from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police Department, Indiana State Police, and the Indiana State Excise Police will join together to conduct this checkpoint as a part of a…