DATE: March 10th, 2025
SUBJECT: Stolen UTV Leads to K9 Apprehension
RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0310B
CONTACT: Lt. Brad Traylor
AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson
On March 10th, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriffs Office responded to Burdette Park following reports of a stolen orange Kubota UTV. The vehicle had been taken from Deaconess Hospital earlier in the day by a subject who had received medical treatment at the facility.
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies were provided information that the stolen UTV was located at the Burdette Park campground, parked next to the suspect’s camper. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the presence of the UTV and attempted to make contact with the suspect, who refused to comply with commands to surrender.
A Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office K9 was deployed, successfully assisting in the apprehension of the suspect. The individual was taken into custody and transported back to Deaconess Hospital for treatment of intoxication and minor injuries sustained during the K9 apprehension.
The suspect faces charges of auto theft and resisting law enforcement.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Deaconess Hospital Police for their assistance.
Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.