Serious Violent Felon Arrested for Dealing Methamphetamine and Possession of Firearm
In January 2026, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began receiving information that Anthony Michael Stepro was selling methamphetamine from his residence in the 2100 block of West Delaware Street…READ MORE
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.
Suspect Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit and Extensive Theft Investigation
On January 13, 2026, at approximately 7:10 PM, a deputy with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office observed a tan Buick traveling on North Boeke Avenue near East Franklin Street…READ MORE
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…
Sheriff’s Office Assists EPD in Arrest of VCSO Jail Officer who Fled at High-Speed from a Traffic Stop
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office confirms that deputies assisted the Evansville Police Department (EPD) last night in the arrest of a Jail Officer who fled at high-speed from a traffic stop. The vehicle fled from a EPD officer on U.S. 41 and later crashed near State Road 57. The driver, later identified by EPD as…
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…
14-Year-Old Killed in High-Speed Crash on Orchard Road
DATE: November 16, 2025SUBJECT: 14-Year-Old Killed in High-Speed Crash on Orchard RoadRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1116CONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon in northern Vanderburgh County. At 2:28 PM the Sheriff’s Office, McCutchanville Fire Department, Vanderburgh County Fire Department, and AMR responded to the 1900 block…
Two Arrested for Dealing Cocaine
Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began receiving information in September 2025 indicating that Ramiro Chapa Jr. was distributing cocaine in the Evansville area…READ MORE