Deputies Respond to Single Vehicle Fatality Crash
On Tuesday, December 26th at 1400 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the area of US Hwy 41 and Waterworks Rd. in reference to an accident with unknown injuries….READ MORE
Inmate Dies at Hospital after Fight at Jail
On Friday, December 15, 2023 at approximately 7:00 PM confinement officers at the Vanderburgh County Jail responded to a fight occurring in the “B1” housing unit. Two inmates fought for about 90 seconds while repeatedly resisting responding officer’s attempts to separate them.
Phone Scammer Fails to Fool Two Savvy Victims
Both victims reported that their caller ID displayed the number “812-421-6201”, which is the main line of the Sheriffs Office. A couple of decades ago, carrying out caller ID spoofing required specialized knowledge and equipment that could be quite expensive. Now, open source software and modern VoIP phone technology allows those with limited technical knowledge to spoof calls with minimal cost and effort.
Deputies pursue stolen vehicle
Deputies received information of a stolen vehicle north bound on Hwy 41 near Washington Ave. When the vehicle was located the driver immediately fled west bound on Washington Ave with deputies and an Indiana State trooper in pursuit. The suspect went south on Evans Ave, pulled over and fled the vehicle on foot.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in Northeastern Vanderburgh County
On Monday, November 27, 2023, at 8:17 PM, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and Scott Township Fire & EMS responded to the 1300 block of Skipping Stone Drive in Stonegate Estates, located in Northeastern Vanderburgh County. A homeowner had called 911 reporting he had shot a male trespasser in front of his house.
Beware of Porch Pirates this Holiday Season
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning residents about “porch piracy”. Porch pirates have struck several times in our county already this year and will likely continue their raids throughout the holidays. These pirates snatch packages from the front doors of homes and make off with the loot. Porch pirates have been known to follow […]
Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Westside ATM Break-in
At 4:54 AM on August 24, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office responded to Heritage Federal Credit Union at 5343 Pearl Drive for a hold-up alarm. Upon arrival, deputies found an abandoned Ford pick-up truck that had been used to pull the credit union’s ATM off the pedestal. The ATM had been broken into and the money removed. The truck was later found to have been stolen from Henderson, KY.
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Community Partners for New County-Wide Camera System
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners, and the Vanderburgh County Council are pleased to announce that the Flock Safety system is coming to our County.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Seven Vehicle Crash on I-69
On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 5:31pm the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police Department, and Evansville Fire Department responded to a report of a crash involving multiple vehicles on I-69 north of Lynch Road.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal ATV Crash on New Harmony Road
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 1:39pm, the Sheriff’s Office and German Township Fire Department responded to New Harmony Road east of St. Joseph Road upon report of an off-road vehicle crash involving serious injury.