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DATE: June 3rd, 2026 SUBJECT: Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash on Interstate 69 RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0603 CONTACT: Lt. Brad Traylor AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On June 3, 2026, at approximately 5:03 a.m., deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a serious crash with injuries near the 16-mile marker of Interstate 69, just north of Boonville-New Harmony Road. The …
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DATE: June 3, 2026 SUBJECT: Vanderburgh County Deputy Recognized as Indiana’s Top Drug Recognition Expert RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0603B CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy Matt Gardner has been recognized as Indiana’s Top Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for 2025. The award was presented during the Indiana Traffic Safety …
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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts across Vanderburgh County and the City of Evansville. Flock Technology License Plate Reader (LPR) technology played a critical role in tracking and ultimately locating one of the suspects who had fled the state to avoid apprehension. On April 20, 2026, deputies responded …
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Evansville Did Something Really Cool Friday Morning And I Have The Photos To Prove It Evansville Did Something Really Cool Friday Morning And I Have The Photos To Prove It Callie Callie Published: May 21, 2026 Callie's Featured Image - 3 I Was At Cop On A Rooftop Friday And Here Is Why You Should Care About This Event If …
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Vanderburgh County Sheriff Warns of Recent Text Scams Vanderburgh County Sheriff Warns of Recent Text Scams Travis Sams Travis Sams Published: May 21, 2026 Canva Text scams have been circulating in the Evansville area, and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office wants you to be aware of what to look out for. There is always someone out there trying to trick …
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EVANSVILLE, IN — On May 13, 2026, Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson was recognized by the Indiana Council on Mental Health with the organization’s Justice Advocate of the Year Award for his leadership and continued efforts to improve mental health services within the criminal justice system. Sheriff Robinson was surprised with the award during a recent progress and collaboration meeting …
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DATE: May 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Deputies Respond To Domestic Incident Involving Firearms RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0515 CONTACT: Lt. Brian Traylor AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson At approximately 8:49 a.m. on May 15, 2026, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2300 block of Dusseldorf Drive regarding a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, deputies made contact …
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DATE: May 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Deputies Investigating Attempted Burglary; Second Suspect Apprehended Following K9 Track RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0515B CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On May 13, 2026, at approximately 1:56 AM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2600 block of Ashwood Ave for a reported residential burglary in progress. The homeowner reported observing …
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DATE: May 14th, 2026 SUBJECT: May 2026 Merit Board Executive and Regular Session Cancellation RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0514 CONTACT: Major Mark Rasure AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson EXECUTIVE SESSION MEDIA NOTICE Notice is hereby given of an Executive Session of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Merit Board to be held on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 is cancelled for no business being necessary. REGULAR …
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DATE: May 12, 2026 SUBJECT: Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Fentanyl Arrests RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0513 CONTACT: Lt. Matt Schnell AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On May 12, 2026, Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received information that Carl Ashley Allen Jr. was selling fentanyl from a hotel located in eastern Vanderburgh County. Through further investigation, Detectives …
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DATE: May 11, 2026 SUBJECT: VCSO Encourages Drivers to Buckle Up RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0511 CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies across Indiana in participating in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 11 through May 31, 2026. During the campaign, deputies will conduct high-visibility patrols focused …
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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department arrested an Evansville man following a violent domestic disturbance on the evening of May 2, 2026, at a residence in the 1500 block of W. Missouri Avenue. Christopher Andrew is accused of assaulting multiple victims, including an 11-year-old child, and biting a VCSO deputy during apprehension. EPD responded to a …
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DATE: April 22, 2026 SUBJECT: Second Arrest Made Following Early Morning Shooting Investigation RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0422B CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of April 22, 2026, in the 300 block of Norma Drive. As previously reported, deputies responded at approximately 1:20 …
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Sheriff Noah Robinson Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson has been appointed by Governor Mike Braun to serve on the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board (LETB). Sheriff Robinson will serve on the board as the representative for county sheriffs in counties with a population of at least one hundred thousand. The Training Board serves as the governing body of the Indiana …
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On April 22, 2026 at 1:20 AM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 300 block of Norma Drive in the Golden Tower apartment complex in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a resident who reported hearing four gunshots. The witness stated that when he looked out his window, …
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Date: April 17, 2026 Subject: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and Evansville Police Department Launch Joint River Patrol Unit Release Number: 2026-NR-0417 Contact: Sheriff Noah Robinson Authority: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department officially unveiled and launched their new Joint River Patrol Unit this morning, Friday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Evansville Dress …
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On April 14, 2026, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies and Evansville Police Department officers responded to the theater parking lot on Pearl Drive following reports of shots fired. A male victim was located deceased in a black Dodge Durango at the bottom of a wooded embankment, having sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Kardae Langley was arrested that evening and charged with Murder …
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On April 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Evansville Police Department responded to the movie theater parking lot on Pearl Drive following reports of shots fired. Callers also advised Central Dispatch that a vehicle had rolled down a wooded embankment at the edge of the parking lot and that two …
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DATE: 04/07/2026 SUBJECT: Reckless Driver Apprehended After Pursuit RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-047 CONTACT: Lt. Brian Traylor AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On April 7, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the AMC Theater in reference to a reckless driver. The call was initiated by a theater manager who reported that a white truck had …
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The Nation During a chase of a stolen Bud Light beer truck, the suspect struck a Vanderburgh Ind. patrol vehicle in an attempt to avoid spike strips. (Courtesy Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office) VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. — Bodycam footage has been released by the Vanderburgh County, Ind. Sheriff’s Office of a chase involving a Bud Light beer truck two weeks ago. …
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DATE: April 02, 2026 SUBJECT: In-Custody Death Under Investigation RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0402 CONTACT: Sheriff Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the Vanderburgh County Jail on April 02, 2026. The incident occurred just before midnight in one of the housing units. Jail Officers and medical staff responded to an inmate …
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DATE: March 31, 2026 SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office Releases Video of Stolen Beer Truck Crash RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0331 CONTACT: Sheriff Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has released body worn camera video from the March 27, 2026 crash involving a stolen a stolen beer truck. The Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the Indiana State Police, Evansville …
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Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began receiving information this past February that Kejuane Deonte Broomfield was dealing Fentanyl from his residence. Detectives ultimately established enough probable cause to arrest Broomfield for Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl) and obtained a judicially signed search warrant for his residence in the 900 block of Birchwood Court. On March 30, …
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DATE: March 27, 2026 SUBJECT: Deputies Pursue Stolen Beer Truck; Suspect Arrested After Crash RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0327 CONTACT: Lt. Brian Traylor AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On March 27, 2026, at approximately 3:07 p.m., deputies received information regarding a stolen beer truck originating out of Evansville. Deputies located the stolen semi traveling westbound on Diamond Avenue near Resurrection dr. When deputies …
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DATE: March 25, 2026 SUBJECT: Auto Theft Suspect Arrested After Brief Pursuit RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0325 CONTACT: Lt. Erik Nilssen AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson 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. …
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DATE: March 23, 2026 SUBJECT: Wanted Subject Arrested After Brief Vehicle Pursuit RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0323 CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On March 22, 2026, at approximately 6:41 p.m., Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a white Chevrolet Silverado commit a traffic violation near the intersection of U.S. 41 and Virginia Street. A traffic stop was initiated near Oak …
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DATE: March 17, 2026 SUBJECT: VCSO Encourages Safe Driving on St. Patrick’s Day RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0317 CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to staying safe behind the wheel this St. Patrick’s Day. Deputies will conduct high-visibility patrols throughout Vanderburgh County in …
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DATE: March 8, 2026 SUBJECT: Disturbance at Burdette Park Leads to Arrests RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0308 CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to an early morning disturbance at Burdette Park that resulted in the arrests of multiple individuals. On March 8, 2026, at approximately 4:21 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Burdette …
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── Vanderburgh County Budget (2023) ── Total county budget: $119.0M County population: 180,117 Per-capita spending: $661/resident Poverty: 24,842 residents (14%) Median household income: $62K General: $93.0M [78%] ($516/resident) County Council: $18.1M → Salaries and Wages $13.3M, Professional Services $3.2M, Transfer Out - Transferred To Another Fund $1.2M ⚠ $468K in unitemized 'Other' categories County Sheriff: $13.1M → Salaries and Wages …