Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force Seizes 40 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Two Suspects in Custody
On March 5, 2025, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force were notified of two suspicious packages at a local parcel delivery facility believed to contain narcotics. A detective responded to the facility and discovered approximately 40 pounds of suspected methamphetamine inside the packages. The parcels were addressed to a location in the 1800…
Sleepy Driver Crashes into School Bus
At approximately 7:09 AM this morning, deputies responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Diamond Avenue and Mesker Park Drive. A 2003 Dodge Stratus, traveling westbound on Diamond Avenue, ran a red light at the intersection and collided with the side of an EVSC school bus that was southbound on Mesker Park Drive….
Bitcoin ATM Scam Alert
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a concerning phone scam involving Bitcoin ATMs. Scammers are impersonating representatives of trusted organizations to steal money from unsuspecting victims. While this scam is occurring nationwide, it has recently been reported in Vanderburgh County, prompting heightened concern for our local community. How the Scam Works:…
Man Arrested for Arson Following Camper Fire
DATE: January 13, 2025SUBJECT: Man Arrested for Arson Following Camper FireRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0113CONTACT: Major Matt CornAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed a camper on December 30, 2024, in the 2300 block of S. Red Bank Road in Evansville. Sheriff’s deputies and fire personnel responded to the scene around 3:42 PM and…
Deputies Arrest Man for Attempted Murder after Stabbing
DATE: December 14, 2024SUBJECT: Deputies Arrest Man for Attempted Murder after StabbingRELEASE NUMBER: 2024-NR-1214CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On December 13, 2024, at approximately 7:50 PM, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Deaconess Midtown Hospital. A male caller had contacted Central Dispatch, advising that he had been stabbed. Deputies responded to both the hospital…
Sobriety Checkpoint Results for August 29, 2024
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Thursday, August 29, 2024 near the intersection of E. Morgan Ave. and Theater Dr….READ MORE
Sobriety Checkpoint Results for August 4, 2023
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, August 4, 2023 near the intersection of N. St. Joseph Av near Buchanan Rd. Law enforcement officers from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police Department, Indiana State Police, and Indiana State Excise Police conducted the checkpoint as a part of a statewide enforcement effort designed to detect and deter impaired driving.