Vanderburgh County Man Charged with Falsely Filing for Elected Office
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has completed a criminal investigation into allegations that an Evansville man filed to run for elected office despite being banned from doing so. Misdemeanor criminal charges have been filed as a result. On February 03, 2026, deputies responded to the Vanderburgh County Election Office and met with Vanderburgh County Clerk…
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
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
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…
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
Update: Two Evansville Residents Stabbed; Suspect now in Custody
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which two Evansville residents were stabbed at a southeast-side home. The suspect, Bryan Douglas Schini, is wanted for two counts of Attempted Murder…READ MORE
Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department Partner to Strengthen DUI Enforcement
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new partnership with the Vanderburgh County Fire Department that will streamline DUI enforcement while reducing inconvenience for motorists.
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy Honored at Statewide DUI Awards
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy Matt Gardner has been recognized as one of Indiana’s Top 25 DUI Enforcement Officers at the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute’s annual awards ceremony….READ MORE
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
In June 2025, Detectives assigned to the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), began receiving information that Brian Anthony McCurry and Frank Scott Pascoccio Jackson were distributing large quantities of Schedule I controlled chemicals used to manufacture synthetic cannabinoids, commonly referred to as “K2.” Both Jackson and McCurry are currently on supervised federal probation for prior narcotics-related convictions…READ MORE
Detectives Arrest Construction Owner for Fraud & Theft
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the owner of a local construction company on Fraud and Theft charges…READ MORE