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Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson announced today that the office is seeking the termination of Deputy Evan Luigs following his arrest on February 8, 2026, for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, marking the second alcohol-related incident involving the deputy in just over one year.

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.

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…

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

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

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) is proud to announce a new partnership with 4 Good Community (4GC), a local organization dedicated to empowering neighbors through kindness and practical support. This initiative will give deputies access to a specialized supply store stocked with essential items to assist residents during patrols and emergency responses.

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…

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…

Vanderburgh County Jail Officer Austin Jones and his K9 partner, Jaeger, earned first place in narcotic detection.

Research shows that people recently released from jail are ten times more likely to experience an opioid overdose. Sheriff Robinson added, “Obtaining a dose of Narcan can give someone the chance to live another day, and with that the chance to begin recovery and build a better life.”