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,…
Beware of Porch Pirates this Holiday Season
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning residents about “porch piracy”. Porch pirates have struck several times in our county already this year and will likely continue their raids throughout the holidays. These pirates snatch packages from the front doors of homes and make off with the loot. Porch pirates have been known to follow […]
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
Deputies Arrest Suspect Waving Hatchets
On Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:41 PM, deputies were dispatched to the area of N. Saint Joseph Ave. and Allens Ln. in reference to a male subject reportedly waving two hatchets around and talking to himself. Witnesses advised that prior the the arrival of deputies, the subject was screaming at people in the area and had walked out in front of traffic at one point and stuck a vehicle.
Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up traffic enforcement around area schools and bus routes to help make sure this school year gets off to a safe start.
2024 Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair Begins Today
The 103rd annual Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair gets underway today, Monday, July 22, 2024. With shows, music, rides, races, pageants, contests, exhibits and food the 4-H fair truly has something for everyone. An estimated 45,000 people are expected to attend this year.
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.