Driver Arrested with Gun and Drugs after Fleeing Police
NEWS RELEASE: Driver Arrested with Gun and Drugs after Fleeing Police…READ MORE
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force Seizes 40 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Two Suspects in Custody
On March 5, 2025, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force were notified of two suspicious packages at a local parcel delivery facility believed to contain narcotics. A detective responded to the facility and discovered approximately 40 pounds of suspected methamphetamine inside the packages. The parcels were addressed to a location in the 1800…
Sleepy Driver Crashes into School Bus
At approximately 7:09 AM this morning, deputies responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Diamond Avenue and Mesker Park Drive. A 2003 Dodge Stratus, traveling westbound on Diamond Avenue, ran a red light at the intersection and collided with the side of an EVSC school bus that was southbound on Mesker Park Drive….
Armed Felon Out on Bond Flees from a Traffic Stop
In the early morning hours of January 5, 2025, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Jake Fuchs, 30, after a high-speed vehicle pursuit and subsequent foot chase.
Stolen Handgun Fired by Juveniles Inside a Vanderburgh County Residence
DATE: December 08, 2024SUBJECT: Stolen Handgun Fired by Juveniles Inside a Vanderburgh County ResidenceRELEASE NUMBER: 2024-NR-1208CONTACT: Sheriff Noah Robinson On Saturday, December 7, 2024, at approximately 12:52 PM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shots-fired incident at a residence in the 4000 block of Kuebler Road. Upon arrival,…
Sheriff’s Office Increases Patrols for Thanksgiving Travel Safety
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols during the Thanksgiving travel period as part of the Safe Family Travel campaign, starting November 16. The campaign focuses on curbing impaired and aggressive driving, enforcing seat belt use, and includes sobriety checkpoints funded by NHTSA grants through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). With Thanksgiving Eve…
Sheriff’s Office Conducts Sex Offender Verification Detail in Advance of Halloween
In an effort to enhance public safety on Halloween, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office conducted a verification detail focused on sex and violent offenders across the county. READ MORE
Sobriety Checkpoint Results for August 29, 2024
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Thursday, August 29, 2024 near the intersection of E. Morgan Ave. and Theater Dr….READ MORE
Deputies Respond to Fatal Crash
On Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at 9:33 PM, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the McCutchanville Fire Department, the Evansville Fire Department, and AMR Paramedics, responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries on SR 66 (W. Diamond Av) between N. Saint Joseph Av. and Fulton Av. …READ MORE
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Infant Death
On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 10:25 AM, Shane Hedrick called 911 to report he had checked in on his son, whom was sleeping in his crib, and found he was dead. Hedrick attempted CPR while EMS and Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the residence, located in northwest Vanderburgh County. Arriving EMS and McCutchanville Volunteer Fire Department personnel took over life-saving measures but were unsuccessful in reviving the infant.