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Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fentanyl Dealer

Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force have arrested an Evansville man following a narcotics investigation that led to the discovery of fentanyl and other items indicative of drug trafficking. In late May 2025, detectives received information that Andrew Allen Cooper was allegedly dealing fentanyl from his residence in the 1500 block of Ravenswood…

Evansville Man Arrested for Child Exploitation

DATE: June 5, 2025SUBJECT: Evansville Man Arrested for Child ExploitationRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0605CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man on felony charges related to child pornography and the online solicitation of minors for sexual acts. Christopher William Evans, 42, was taken into custody by Sheriff’s Office…

Impaired Driver Crashes Vehicle onto Railroad Tracks with Two Juveniles Onboard

DATE: June 4, 2025SUBJECT: Impaired Driver Crashes Vehicle onto Railroad Tracks with Two Juveniles OnboardRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0604CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On Tuesday, June 03, 2025, at approximately 10:29 PM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the 2700 block of Dixie Flyer Road south…

Armed Felon Arrested After Foot Pursuit

On May 31, 2025, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle fail to use a turn signal at the intersection of South Governor Street and Bellemeade Avenue…READ MORE

Deputies locate Missing Alabama Teen During Traffic Stop

On May 31, 2025, at approximately 9:08 a.m., deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to a “Be On the Lookout” (BOL) notice regarding a missing female juvenile from Albertville, Alabama…READ MORE

Deputies Investigating Explosion in Northwestern Vanderburgh County

DATE: May 20th, 2025SUBJECT:  Deputies Investigating Explosion in Northwestern Vanderburgh CountyRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0520 CONTACT: Lt. Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On May 20th, 2025 at approximately 4:43pm the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, the German Township Fire Department, and the McCutchanville Fire Department responded to reports of a loud explosion and smoke in the backyard of a residence in the…

Deputies Arrest Theft Suspect Following Investigation

DATE: May 15, 2025SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Theft Suspect Following InvestigationRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0515CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On May 14, 2025, patrol deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft report at a rural property in the 15000 block of Old Henderson Road. The property owner reported several farm-related items…