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…
Armed Felon Arrested for Fleeing Detectives
On January 5, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit in the area of U.S. Highway 41 and Riverside Drive…READ MORE
Arrest Made in Construction Zone Reckless Driving Incident
Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest following a reckless driving incident that endangered construction workers on Darmstadt Road…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…
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
Sex Offender Verification Detail Completed Before Halloween
In preparation for Halloween, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office conducted a countywide compliance operation focused on registered sex and violent offenders….READ MORE
Missing Woman Found Deceased
DATE: October 29th, 2025SUBJECT: Missing Woman Found DeceasedRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1029CONTACT: Lieutenant Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On Tuesday, October 28th, a Posey County woman was reported missing to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. The woman’s husband reported his wife, Rebecca Versteeg, age 44, had failed to return after leaving her place of employment in Vanderburgh County. On today’s date, after…