Don’t Fall for Harvest Season Hazards
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind motorists to exercise caution on our county roadways as the fall harvest season begins. “Our local farmers will be moving farm implements and other agricultural machinery along county roadways to access farm fields,” said Sheriff Noah Robinson. “Motorists should be prepared for machinery to enter a field from the roadway or exit a field onto the roadway.”
September 2025 Merit Board Executive and Regular Session Cancellation
Notice is hereby given of an Executive Session of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Merit Board to be held on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 is cancelled for no business being necessary.
Commissioners Approve New Golf Cart Ordinance to Improve Safety in Neighborhoods
In a continued effort to enhance safety on Vanderburgh County’s roads, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners to draft new regulations governing the operation of golf carts. At their regular meeting yesterday, the Commissioners voted to enact the ordinance.
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Pair of West Side Burglaries
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man on felony charges following an investigation into two burglaries at the same west side business earlier this month….READ MORE
Suspect Arrested for Setting Off Sparkler Bomb near Construction Site
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man on charges related to the detonation of an explosive device in close proximity to INDOT workers at a job site…READ MORE
Warrant Tip Leads to Animal Neglect Charges
DATE: August 11th, 2025SUBJECT: Warrant Tip Leads to Animal Neglect Charges RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0811 CONTACT: Lt. Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On August 10th, 2025, at approximately 6:29pm, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies received a tip that Michael Wayne Scott Jr was at a residence in the 2200-Block of Belmar Lane. Mr. Scott had five (5) active misdemeanor warrants for his…
Road Rage leads to Felony Arrest
DATE: 08/08/2025SUBJECT: Road Rage leads to Felony ArrestRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0808CONTACT: Lt. Brian TraylorAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson At approximately 7:20 AM on August 8, 2025, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Be On the Lookout (BOL) alert following a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm. The incident began near Highway 41 and Morgan Avenue….
Adult and Juvenile arrested for car break-ins
DATE: 08/07/2025SUBJECT: Adult and Juvenile arrested for car break-insRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0708CONTACT: Lt. Brian TraylorAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On August 7, 2025, at approximately 2:14 AM, deputies from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check in the Melody Hills Subdivision, where they located one juvenile and one adult after the pair initially fled from law enforcement. During the…
Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up traffic enforcement around area schools and bus routes to help ensure a safe start to this school year!
Driver Arrested After Striking Patrol Vehicle and Fleeing Scene
On Saturday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 2:17 AM, a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in an incident in which a suspect sideswiped his marked patrol unit near East Columbia Street and North Morton Avenue…READ MORE