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 After Fleeing from Traffic Stop
DATE: March 18, 2025SUBJECT: Evansville Man Arrested after Fleeing from Traffic StopRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0318CONTACT: Lt. Matt SchnellAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On March 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM a sheriff’s deputy assigned to the Street Crimes Unit observed a driver, later identified as Zachary Lee Cox, operating a vehicle near Madison Avenue and Governor Street. The sheriff’s deputy noted that…
Vanderburgh County Deputies Arrest 22-year-old for Attempted Murder after Drive-By Shooting
DATE: March 16, 2025SUBJECT: Vanderburgh County Deputies Arrest 22-year-old for Attempted MurderRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0316CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 22-year-old Jacob Austin Hille of Evansville on charges of attempted murder after a drive-by shooting this morning on Wyoming Avenue in northwest Vanderburgh County. At approximately 9:26 AM, deputies responded to a call…
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
On February 17, 2025, Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into complaints of narcotics being sold at a residence on Olive Street in Vanderburgh County. During the investigation, Detectives observed a vehicle leaving the residence and committing a traffic infraction. The vehicle was occupied by Maeling Pearl Smith and Dugniqio…
Deputies Arrest Suspect on Attempted Murder and Multiple Charges
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Braxton A. Morris following a domestic incident that occurred on January 30, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Char Mar Ln. in response to a report of domestic battery in progress. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect had physically assaulted the victim, attempted…