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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a person found inside a mobile home following a fire in northern Vanderburgh County. On February 20, 2025, at 20:52 hours, an off-duty deputy notified dispatch that he had observed smoke coming from a mobile home in Grandin Pointe Mobile Home Park. The Vanderburgh County…

On February 17, 2025, Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into complaints of narcotics being sold at a residence on Olive Street in Vanderburgh County. During the investigation, Detectives observed a vehicle leaving the residence and committing a traffic infraction. The vehicle was occupied by Maeling Pearl Smith and Dugniqio…

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man in connection with the theft of multiple firearms and cash from a relative’s residence. Erron Scott Huckleberry, 45, was taken into custody in Marion, KY, on a warrant charging him with three counts of felony theft. Several search warrants were also executed in Evansville and…

Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Braxton A. Morris following a domestic incident that occurred on January 30, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Char Mar Ln. in response to a report of domestic battery in progress. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect had physically assaulted the victim, attempted…

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a concerning phone scam involving Bitcoin ATMs. Scammers are impersonating representatives of trusted organizations to steal money from unsuspecting victims. While this scam is occurring nationwide, it has recently been reported in Vanderburgh County, prompting heightened concern for our local community. How the Scam Works:…

DATE: January 13, 2025SUBJECT: Man Arrested for Arson Following Camper FireRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0113CONTACT: Major Matt CornAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed a camper on December 30, 2024, in the 2300 block of S. Red Bank Road in Evansville. Sheriff’s deputies and fire personnel responded to the scene around 3:42 PM and…

In the early morning hours of January 5, 2025, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Jake Fuchs, 30, after a high-speed vehicle pursuit and subsequent foot chase.

DATE: December 14, 2024SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Man for Attempted Murder after StabbingRELEASE NUMBER: 2024-NR-1214CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On December 13, 2024, at approximately 7:50 PM, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Deaconess Midtown Hospital. A male caller had contacted Central Dispatch, advising that he had been stabbed. Deputies responded to both the hospital…

DATE: December 13, 2024SUBJECT: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Rooftop Construction Owner on Felony Fraud ChargesRELEASE NUMBER: 2024-NR-1213CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the owner of Rooftop Construction, a local home improvement and repair company, on felony fraud charges following an investigation into a complaint filed by…