Serial Vending Machine Thief Caught in the Act
DATE: Saturday, January 20, 2018 SUBJECT: Serial Vending Machine Thief Caught in the Act RELEASE NUMBER: 2018-NR-002 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding An Evansville man believed to be responsible for dozens of vending machine break-ins was taken into custody last night after being observed breaking into an RC Beverage Co machine at Burdette […]
Are You and Your Family “Ice Aware”?
We are into the coldest two months of the year, which means area lakes and ponds are freezing over. Frozen ponds can look inviting, especially to children and pets. Unfortunately, traversing a frozen body of water is never without risk. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following safety tips and be sure […]
Confinement Officer Arrested on Felony Battery Charges
DATE: Friday, January 05, 2018 SUBJECT: Confinement Officer Arrested on Felony Battery Charges RELEASE NUMBER: 2018-NR-001 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a confinement officer on charges of Battery resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The arrest stems from an on-duty incident in which Confinement Officer Joshua […]
Cold Weather Pet Safety
With an overnight low this Saturday projected to be under 10 degrees, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone that their pets should be kept inside during freezing temperatures. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), it is a misconception that dogs and cats are resistant to cold weather because of their […]
Suspect Captured After Late Night Pursuit
December 18, 2017 DATE: Monday, December 18, 2017 SUBJECT: Suspect Captured After Late Night Pursuit RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-NR-083 CONTACT: Sgt. Jeff South AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On December 17th at approximately 8:50 pm, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office located a black Dodge Neon that had been reported stolen to the Henderson (KY) Police […]
Driver Flees from Deputies, Apprehended by Canine
DATE: Thursday, December 16, 2016 SUBJECT: Driver Flees from Deputies, Apprehended by Canine RELEASE NUMBER: 2016- NR-102 CONTACT: Lt. Doug Daza AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Friday, December 16th at 12 PM, a canine handler with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’ s Office and Joint Narcotics Task Force attempted to stop a suspect in the area […]
VCSO will Ring the Bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign this Saturday
Members of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will volunteer to raise money for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign this Saturday. Nearly 30 sheriff’s deputies, confinement officers and staff will man nine red kettle locations throughout the city and county on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Volunteering on their off time, Sheriff’s Office members have been […]
Man Arrested on Charges of Rape and Incest
DATE: Thursday, December 14, 2017 SUBJECT: Man Arrested on Charges of Rape and Incest RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-NR-082 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man on charges of Rape and Incest. On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 2:51 PM, Sheriff’s deputies responded to Deaconess Mid-Town Hospital […]
Sheriff Holds Jail Overcrowding Meeting with Area State Legislators
On Friday, December 08, 2017 Sheriff Dave Wedding hosted a meeting between state legislators and area sheriffs concerning issues affecting local jails. Overcrowding and the continuing impact of House Bill 1006 were discussed at length. HB 1006 took effect in 2015 and immediately caused low-level felons serving time at the state department of corrections to […]
Pedestrian Injured during Five Vehicle Crash on Lloyd
DATE: Monday, December 11, 2017 SUBJECT: Pedestrian Injured during Five Vehicle Crash on Lloyd RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-NR-081 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Monday, December 11, 2017 at approximately 5:37 PM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a crash involving multiple vehicles on the West […]