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
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
Kentucky Woman Arrested on Felony Charges for Allegedly Spraying Substance on DoorDash Food
DATE: December 12, 2025SUBJECT: Kentucky Woman Arrested on Felony Charges for Allegedly Spraying Substance on DoorDash FoodRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-1212CONTACT: Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson A Kentucky woman is now in custody on felony charges following an investigation into allegations that she sprayed a substance onto DoorDash customers’ food, causing them to become sick. Kourtney N. Stevenson was arrested by…
Arrest made for Dealing Methamphetamine
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
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…