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Sheriff Wedding to Recognize Jail Expansion Project Stakeholders

At 10:00 on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022, Sheriff Wedding would like to recognize the stakeholders involved in the Vanderburgh County Jail Enhancement Project. Sheriff Wedding has lobbied throughout his tenure as elected Sheriff for improving the capacity and capabilities of the Vanderburgh County Jail complex.

VCSO Prepares for Christmas with the Kids

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, members of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will participate in their annual “Christmas with the Kids” program.

Deputies Respond to Early Morning Fatality Crash

On Sunday, 12-11-2022, at 3:46 AM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of Upper Mount Vernon Road and Boehne Camp Road in reference to a single-vehicle accident.

Sheriffs Office Makes Arrest in Rape Case

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an 18-year-old Evansville man on multiple felony charges, including Rape. The alleged incidents occurred while the suspect, Luke Samuel Pokorney, was a juvenile. 

Sheriff’s Office conducts Death Investigation at local Job Site

On 12-02-2022, at 10:17 AM, deputies were dispatched to 14300 Bickmeier Rd. in reference to a death investigation. A tree trimming service crew was working at the job site when a 41 year old male operating a skid steer backed into an outrigger. The male was pulling a log as he backed up and was crushed between the skid steer he was operating and an outrigger.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest

On 11/27/22, at approximately 0550 hours, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence in progress in the 4800 block of Lakeside Dr. involving a person with a gun.