2022-NR-0717
Notice is hereby given of an Executive Session of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Merit Board that was to be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM at Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, 3500 N. Harlan Ave, Evansville, Indiana, is cancelled due to no business being necessary.
Animal Owner Arrested After Dogs Were Found In Horrible Conditions
On 7/9/22, at approximately 0900 hundred hours, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, along with Vanderburgh County Animal Control, were dispatched to 3122 Mooring Rd for a check the welfare of animals living inside the house that had been left unattended for a prolonged period of time. Upon arrival, Deputies could smell the foul odor of…
Deputies Pursue Fleeing Felon
2022-NR-0629 Contact: Lt .Brian Traylor 812-421-6201 UPDATE: Deputies received information regarding the whereabouts of Williams. He was located on Slate Road by Deputies a short time later and taken into custody without incident. He is currently being housed in the Vanderburgh County Jail. At approximately 7:00 p.m. in the 9500 block of Slate Road…
Several Injured in Single Vehicle Crash
2022-NR-0629 Contact Person: Lt. K. Blessinger Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Old Princeton Road, north of Baseline Road. Upon arrival, Deputies found one adult ejected from the vehicle as well as three other adults and one small child inside the red 2006 Ford Focus. The investigation found that…
Fireworks: Know the Law for a Safe and Legal Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and many area residents are stocking up on bottle rockets, sparklers and firecrackers. We’ve summarized Indiana’s Fireworks Laws below so that you can stay safe and legal this Independence Day.
June 2022 Merit Board Executive and Regular Session Notice
June 2022 Merit Board Executive and Regular Session Notice DATE: June 17, 2022 SUBJECT: June 2022 Merit Board Executive Session Notice RELEASE NUMBER: 2022-NR-0617 CONTACT: Major Mark Rasure AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding EXECUTIVE SESSION MEDIA NOTICE Notice is hereby given of an Executive Session of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Merit Board to be held on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022….
Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning about “CAT” Thieves
Nationally, catalytic converter thefts are increasing and the Evansville area is no exception. Sheriff Dave Wedding would like Vanderburgh County residents to be aware of this trend and know how to reduce your chances of being victimized.
Permitless Carry to Take Effect on July 1st
With changes to Indiana’s New Permitless Handgun Carry Law set to take effect on July 1st, the Sheriff’s Office thought it might be helpful to review the new law. What is changing: On July 1st, anyone over the age of 18 may carry a handgun in public without the need for a handgun permit. Previously…
Vanderburgh Jail Inmates Graduate Substance Abuse Program (Update)
2022-NR-0525 Contact: Major Chad Ferguson 812-421-6260 Vanderburgh County Jail Inmates Substance Abuse Program Graduation Ceremony On Wednesday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m., four Vanderburgh County Jail Inmates were the first offenders to graduate the Q360 Substance Abuse program. Sheriff’s Office staff, jail medical staff, and Reverend Steve Brown celebrated the accomplishments of the inaugural class. …
Gas and Electrical Line Break Incident Ends with No Injuries
2022-NR-0523 Contact: Lt. Kerri Blessinger 812-421-6341 Deputies were dispatched to Windemere Drive as a contract crew struck a gas line and an electrical line while digging. The immediate area was evacuated and residents were kept on the perimeter while emergency crews entered the area to stop the leak. CenterPoint crews immediately located the lines and…