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Sheriff and County Government Leaders Attend Appreciation Luncheon

Sheriff Dave Wedding took members of the Vanderburgh County Council, Vanderburgh County Commissioners and Vanderburgh County Surveyor’s Office out for lunch this afternoon. The luncheon was held in appreciation for the outstanding collaboration that has taken place between our offices this past year. Sheriff Wedding stated, “I am proud to be a part of this […]

VCSO Rings Bells for Red Kettle Campaign

Members of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office volunteered to raise money for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign this Saturday. Over 40 sheriff’s deputies, confinement officers and staff manned twelve red kettle locations throughout the city and county today. Members of the U.A. Local 136 Plumbers & Steamfitters union also participated. Volunteering on their off time, Sheriff’s […]

Arrests Made in Home Invasion and Armed Robbery

DATE: December 17, 2015 SUBJECT: Armed Robbery Arrests RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-086 CONTACT: Lt. Doug Daza AUTHORITY: Sheriff David Wedding Vanderburgh County Deputies responded to a report of a home invasion robbery at The Highland Hills Apartments at 2119 hours on December 14th, 2015. The suspects had fled prior to deputies’ arrival and a search of […]

Phone Scam: Fake Deputy US Marshal Claims Victim Missed Jury Duty

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of telephone fraud involving a caller claiming to be a Deputy US Marshal. The caller claimed the resident had missed jury duty and that an bench warrant had been issued. The caller knew the correct name of the resident, but did not appear to possess any personally […]

Phone Scam: Fake Deputy US Marshal Claims Victim Missed Jury Duty

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of telephone fraud involving a caller claiming to be a Deputy US Marshal. The caller claimed the resident had missed jury duty and that an bench warrant had been issued. The caller knew the correct name of the resident, but did not appear to possess any personally […]

Fugitive Felon who Previously Eluded Capture Now in Custody

DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2015 SUBJECT: Fugitive Felon who Previously Eluded Capture Arrested RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-084 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Tuesday, December 08, 2015 the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force developed information that wanted fugitive Kenneth J. Jones was in the tri-state area. Mr. Jones was wanted out of Tennessee […]

Drunk Driver Charged with Dealing LSD and Marijuana

DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2015 SUBJECT: Drunk Driver Charged with Dealing LSD and Marijuana RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-083 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 3:40am the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Mill Road and Folz Road upon report of a vehicle stalled in the […]

Sheriff’s Office gets New Android App for Mobile Devices

DATE: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office gets Android App RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-081 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding iPhone users have already been able to connect with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office on their mobile devices. Now users of the popular Android OS can get in on the experience. Today, Sheriff […]

Kids enjoy Christmas Shopping with members of the Sheriff’s Office

On Tuesday, December 08, 2015, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office put on their annual “Christmas with the Kids” program. Sheriff’s deputies, confinement officers and support staff shopped with children from the ARK Crisis Child Care Center at the Wal-Mart Super Center located at 401 N. Burkhardt Rd. Evansville, Indiana. Members of the Sheriff’s Office helped […]

VCSO Prepares for Christmas with the Kids

DATE: Thursday, December 03, 2015 SUBJECT: VCSO Christmas with the Kids RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-080 CONTACT: Lt. James Martin AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Tuesday, December 08, 2015, members of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will participate in their annual “Christmas with the Kids” program. This year’s shopping event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to […]