VCSO Inmate Charged with Escape Following Hospital Incident
DATE: March 3, 2026SUBJECT: VCSO Inmate Charged with Escape Following Hospital IncidentRELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-03031CONTACT: Major Matt CornAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Vanderburgh County Jail inmate with Escape following an incident that occurred on Tuesday, March 03, 2026, at an area hospital. The suspect, identified as Connor Spachtholz, had been transported from the Vanderburgh…
Detectives Utilize Flock Cameras to Identify and Locate Robbery Suspect
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred on February 20 in western Vanderburgh County….READ MORE
Deputies Arrest Two Subjects Following Domestic Violence Call
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Camry after observing multiple traffic violations near the intersection of First Avenue and Mill Road….READ MORE
Deputies Arrest Juvenile After Vehicle Pursuit
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Camry after observing multiple traffic violations near the intersection of First Avenue and Mill Road….READ MORE
Four Arrested Following Armed Robbery in Northern Vanderburgh County
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four suspects following an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend in northern Vanderburgh County…READ MORE
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
Sheriff Seeks Termination after Deputy Arrested for OWI
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.
Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash on I69
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.
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