Auto Theft Suspect Arrested After Brief Pursuit
On March 25, 2026, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 41 toward Evansville…READ MORE
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
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Stands with the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association in Opposing SB 285
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Stands with the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association in Opposing SB 285. Criminalizing homelessness is not a solution.
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.
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…
Sheriff’s Office Holds Recognition Ceremony
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office held an awards ceremony at the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Family, friends, colleagues, and other guests attended to recognize a number of employees.
Arrest Made in Construction Zone Reckless Driving Incident
Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest following a reckless driving incident that endangered construction workers on Darmstadt Road…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…