Sheriff Seeks Termination after Deputy Arrested for OWI
Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson announced today that the office is seeking the termination of Deputy Evan Luigs following his arrest on February 8, 2026, for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, marking the second alcohol-related incident involving the deputy in just over one year.
Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash on I69
On February 9th at approximately 12:13 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a subject walking in the roadway on I-69 west of the Covert Avenue exit. Approximately three minutes later, an additional caller reported that the subject had been struck by a vehicle.
Deputies Respond to Injury Crash involving Juveniles
On January 24, 2026, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to North High School at 15331 N U.S. Highway 41 in reference to an crash involving injuries…READ MORE
Suspect Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit and Extensive Theft Investigation
On January 13, 2026, at approximately 7:10 PM, a deputy with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office observed a tan Buick traveling on North Boeke Avenue near East Franklin Street…READ MORE
Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Two Vehicle Pursuits
DATE: January 12th, 2026SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Two Vehicle PursuitsRELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-012CONTACT: Lieutenant Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson An Evansville man was taken into custody Monday evening following a vehicle pursuit that occurred in the area of Fares Avenue, Diamond Avenue, and surrounding streets. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on January 12, 2026, a Sergeant with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s…
Sheriff’s Office Assists EPD in Arrest of VCSO Jail Officer who Fled at High-Speed from a Traffic Stop
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office confirms that deputies assisted the Evansville Police Department (EPD) last night in the arrest of a Jail Officer who fled at high-speed from a traffic stop. The vehicle fled from a EPD officer on U.S. 41 and later crashed near State Road 57. The driver, later identified by EPD as…
Armed Felon Arrested for Fleeing Detectives
On January 5, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit in the area of U.S. Highway 41 and Riverside Drive…READ MORE
Sheriff’s Office Holds Recognition Ceremony
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office held an awards ceremony at the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Family, friends, colleagues, and other guests attended to recognize a number of employees.
Arrest Made in Construction Zone Reckless Driving Incident
Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest following a reckless driving incident that endangered construction workers on Darmstadt Road…READ MORE
Sheriff’s Merit Board Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2025 and 2026
SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Merit Board Meeting Schedule for 2026RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1217CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: 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, the Sheriff’s Merit Board will hold an additional session at 4:00 P.M on December 30th, 2025 in order…