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Suspect Arrested Following Traffic Stop and Search Warrant

Vanderburgh County deputies arrested Katie Elizabeth Carpenter on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, following a traffic stop in the 800 block of North Green River Rd. The arrest was made by a deputy sheriff working aggressive driving overtime enforcement funded by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). At approximately…

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…

Evansville Man Arrested for Theft of Firearms and Cash from Relative’s Residence

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man in connection with the theft of multiple firearms and cash from a relative’s residence. Erron Scott Huckleberry, 45, was taken into custody in Marion, KY, on a warrant charging him with three counts of felony theft. Several search warrants were also executed in Evansville and…

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…