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A phone scam similar to one first reported by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has hit Vanderburgh County once again. Potential victims are getting phone calls and recorded messages stating that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an arrest warrant for delinquent taxes. Potential victims are given a fraudulent number to […]

DATE: Monday, March 09, 2015 SUBJECT: March Aggressive and Impaired Driving Enforcement RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-014 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding During a news conference held at F.J. Reitz High School earlier today, representatives of the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership (which includes the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department) […]

On March 04, 2015 at 09:47pm the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle in a creek near Meskar Park Drive and W. Diamond Avenue. A black 2002 Chevrolet Silverado being operated by Mr. Stephen Anthony Morris had been northbound on Mesker Park Dr when the driver lost control of his vehicle in […]

Chief Deputy John Strange has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. Chief Deputy Strange is only one of four chief deputy sheriffs from across the entire state that was appointed to the Board. Chief Deputy Strange will also serve on the Board’s committee for Communications and Technology. Sheriff Dave […]

In the spring of 2013 the “Choose Not to Lose” program was introduced to the public. The program is a long-term commitment to area youth from community partners who provide support through donations and volunteer work.  “Choose Not to Lose” stresses the importance of youth making good choices. Originally, seven new Jeep Wranglers were provided […]

DATE: Friday, February 20, 2015 SUBJECT: School Bus Struck by SUV RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-012 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 8:42am, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a crash involving a school bus at Winding Way and Rode Road. The driver of a […]

DATE: Friday, February 20, 2015 SUBJECT: Intoxicated Motorist Strikes House RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-011 CONTACT: Sgt. Jeff South AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:32am, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a crash on State Road 65 (Big Cynthiana Road) near the intersection of Orchard Road. Deputies found […]

Sheriff Dave Wedding recently met with Indiana Legislators at the state capitol building in Indianapolis.  During the visit the Indiana Sheriff’s Association was honored by the Indiana Senate for its service to the State of Indiana. State Senator Jim Arnold (D) presented a resolution recognizing the 85th anniversary of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. The event […]

DATE: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 SUBJECT: Arrest Made in Pedestrian Crash RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-010 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Sheriff’s Office has arrested the driver of the motor vehicle involved in the serious bodily injury crash that occurred in the 4400-block of Upper Mount Vernon on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Mr. […]

DATE: February 11, 2015 SUBJECT: Pedestrian Crash Leaves Unidentified Victim RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-NR-009 CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious bodily injury crash that occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 11, 2015. At approximately 3:00 AM the Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4400-block of […]