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Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement 

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up traffic enforcement around area schools and bus routes to help make sure this school year gets off to a safe start.

Sobriety Checkpoint Results for August 4, 2023

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, August 4, 2023 near the intersection of N. St. Joseph Av near Buchanan Rd. Law enforcement officers from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police Department, Indiana State Police, and Indiana State Excise Police conducted the checkpoint as a part of a statewide enforcement effort designed to detect and deter impaired driving.

Infant from Abuse and Neglect Arrest Removed from Life Support

The five month-old victim of abuse and neglect reported by the Sheriff’s Office on Monday, July 31 has died. The infant had been on life-support since being transported to an Indianapolis children’s hospital the day after his parents reported that he had stopped breathing.

2023 Vanderburgh County 4H Fair Begins Monday

The 103rd annual Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair gets underway this Monday, July 24, 2023. With shows, music, rides, races, pageants, contests, exhibits and food the 4-H fair truly has something for everyone. An estimated 45,000 people are expected to attend this year.

Blitz 119: Speeding Enforcement Campaign

This summer, The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with other Indiana law enforcement agencies to keep drivers and passengers safe by raising awareness about the dangers of speeding and urging drivers to obey speed limits.

Phone Scam ALERT!

Phone scammers are at it again. The Sheriff’s Office has received several reports that potential victims are receiving phone calls from an individual claiming to be a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputy informing them that they have a warrant for their arrest for missing a court appearance.

Domestic Violence & Arson Arrest

On 6/30/2023 at approximately 4:45am, Vanderburgh County Deputies were dispatched to 3415 Old Henderson Rd. in reference to a domestic battery and possible arson.