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DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 SUBJECT: Robbery Parolee Drops Handgun, Flees from Traffic Stop RELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-004 CONTACT: Col. Noah Robinson / Lt. Nathan Sugarman AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding  UPDATE (01/23/2020 2:35PM): Mr. Shane S. James, a parolee who fled from a traffic stop while armed yesterday, has been apprehended. Mr. James was located by officers assigned […]

DATE: Saturday, January 11, 2020 SUBJECT: Parolee with Violent Past Arrested after Standoff with Sheriff’s Office RELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-003 CONTACT: Colonel Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a parolee previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter after a stand-off at a northern Vanderburgh County residence. On Friday, January 10, 2020 […]

 DATE: Saturday, January 04, 2020 SUBJECT: Father Leaves Children in Vehicle After Fleeing From Deputies RELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-002 CONTACT: Major Mark Rasure or Sergeant John Helfrich AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding Shortly after 2 am on 01/04/2020 a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a white Buick LeSabre in the area of US 41 and Morgan Avenue […]

DATE: Saturday, January 04, 2020 SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Merit Board Meeting Schedule for 2020 RELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-001 CONTACT: Sheriff Dave Wedding AUTHORITY: 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, effective January 4, 2020, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Merit […]

Earlier this morning two new sheriff’s deputies were recognized at a ceremony held in Plainfield, Indiana after successfully completing the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Basic Training Course. Deputy Nicholas Helfert and Deputy Cody Brandenstein were among 162 recruits from across the state graduating from the 219th ILEA Basic Training Session. Deputy Helfert was also […]

DATE: Tuesday, December 24, 2019 SUBJECT: Christmas Eve Crash Results in Power Outage RELEASE NUMBER: 2019-NR-069 CONTACT: Major Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding   UPDATED 12/24/2019 4:24 PM An early morning vehicle crash on East Boonville-New Harmony Road resulted in a power outage to over 100 residents. On Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 3:40 AM the […]

DATE: Sunday, December 22, 2019 SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office Recognition Ceremony Announcement RELEASE NUMBER: 2019-NR-068 CONTACT: Major Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding  On Friday, January 10, 2020 the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will host a public ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of its personnel. Additionally, the ceremony will conclude with the swearing-in of one new deputy sheriff. […]

DATE: Saturday, December 21, 2019 SUBJECT: Fatal Light Aircraft Crash at Camp Reveal RELEASE NUMBER: 2019-NR-067 CONTACT: Major Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding UPDATE (12/23/2019 8:38PM) The National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office continue to gather information concerning the recent plane crash at Camp Reveal in northern Vanderburgh […]

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public to identify two fraud suspects. Our Criminal Investigations Section is investigating multiple fraud cases involving stolen debit card information. The suspects pictured below are believed to be responsible for nearly $1500.00 in fraudulent charges at local businesses. Please click here to submit a tip […]

DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2019 SUBJECT: Sheriff Wedding to Appoint New Chief Deputy RELEASE NUMBER: 2019-NR-066 CONTACT: Sheriff Dave Wedding AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding announced today that he will appoint Major Noah Robinson to the rank of colonel and his second in command to take over from retiring Chief Deputy […]