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Vanderburgh County Jail and Matthew 25 AIDS Services Collaborate to Offer Free, Confidential HIV and Hepatitis C Testing

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Matthew 25 AIDS Services to provide free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to individuals currently incarcerated at the facility. This joint initiative demonstrates a shared commitment to public health by expanding access to early diagnosis, education, and medical care for those most in need. Testing is…

Suspect Arrested Following Fatal Crash on St. Joseph Avenue

This afternoon, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Malik Stafford, 24, of Louisville, on charges stemming from a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2025, on North St. Joseph Avenue. At approximately 3:25 PM on the day of the incident, deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 6700 block of St. Joseph…

Deputies Investigate Fatal Crash on St. Joseph Ave.

DATE: June 16th, 2025SUBJECT: Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash on St. Joseph Ave.RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0616CONTACT: Lt. Brad TraylorAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash on St. Joseph Ave. On June 16, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 9700 block of St. Joseph Avenue, just north of Wimberg Road, in reference to a motor…

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