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Public Safety

Sheriff Robinson Applauds Results of New Indiana Law Addressing Jail Sprinkler Vandalism

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the successful implementation of Senate Bill 23, legislation that increased penalties for intentionally damaging fire suppression systems within jails and prisons. This dangerous and costly form of inmate vandalism has impacted correctional facilities throughout Indiana for years. The law, authored by Senator Vaneta Becker, was driven…

Suspect Arrested After Fleeing from Deputies and ISP

On Tuesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 12:02 AM, a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a gray Ford F-150 for a traffic violation near Mt. Vernon Avenue and North Sonntag Road…READ MORE

Search Warrant Leads to Multiple Arrests

On Friday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 10:51 a.m., Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) Deputies responded to a residence in the 5400-Block of Elmhurst Drive to serve a judicially signed search warrant related to a narcotics investigation…READ MORE

Felon Arrested for Possession of Firearm

Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received multiple anonymous complaints alleging that Joe Lewis Moore III was involved in the sale of narcotics…READ MORE

Vanderburgh County Jail and Matthew 25 AIDS Services Collaborate to Offer Free, Confidential HIV and Hepatitis C Testing

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Matthew 25 AIDS Services to provide free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing to individuals currently incarcerated at the facility. This joint initiative demonstrates a shared commitment to public health by expanding access to early diagnosis, education, and medical care for those most in need. Testing is…