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Vanderburgh County Man Charged with Falsely Filing for Elected Office

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has completed a criminal investigation into allegations that an Evansville man filed to run for elected office despite being banned from doing so. Misdemeanor criminal charges have been filed as a result. On February 03, 2026, deputies responded to the Vanderburgh County Election Office and met with Vanderburgh County Clerk…

Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash on I69

On February 9th at approximately 12:13 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a subject walking in the roadway on I-69 west of the Covert Avenue exit. Approximately three minutes later, an additional caller reported that the subject had been struck by a vehicle.

Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Two Vehicle Pursuits

DATE: January 12th, 2026SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Two Vehicle PursuitsRELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-012CONTACT: Lieutenant Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson An Evansville man was taken into custody Monday evening following a vehicle pursuit that occurred in the area of Fares Avenue, Diamond Avenue, and surrounding streets. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on January 12, 2026, a Sergeant with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s…

Arrest made for Dealing Methamphetamine   

During the summer of 2025, Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Motor Patrol Division began receiving information that Scott Arnold Lee Knight was distributing methamphetamine from his residence in the 1700 block of South Bosse Avenue…READ MORE

Juvenile Injured in Shooting; One Arrested

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning at a residence in southeastern Vanderburgh County. ..READ MORE

Road Rage Leads To Felony Arrest

DATE: 12/05/25SUBJECT: Road Rage Leads to Felony ArrestRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1205 CONTACT: Lt. Brian TraylorAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson A mid-morning altercation at a westside business led to a felony arrest after a driver reportedly pointed a handgun at another motorist during a dispute. At approximately 10:30 a.m., deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Royal Car Wash…