Deputies Locate Deceased Person in Pigeon Creek
DATE: April 27th, 2025SUBJECT: Deputies Locate Deceased Person in Pigeon CreekRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0427CONTACT: Lt. Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On the evening of April 27, 2025, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a deceased individual found in Pigeon Creek, near the area of Grove Street and Diamond Avenue. At approximately 7:13 p.m., a group of kayakers contacted…
Minor Plane Incident at Skylane Airport
DATE: 04/12/2025SUBJECT: Minor Plane Incident at Skylane AirportRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0412ACONTACT: Sheriff Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On April 12, 2025, at approximately 4:33 PM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Skylane Airport following a report of an aircraft experiencing landing gear failure. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the pilot, Steven Eberhart, who reported that during…
Train-Pedestrian Accident Under Investigation
DATE: 04/12/2025SUBJECT: Train-Pedestrian Accident Under InvestigationRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0412CONTACT: Lt. Brian TraylorAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On 04/12/2025 at 0625 hours deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of Duesner Road and Zimmerman Road for an accident that involved a CSX train and a pedestrian. It was reported that the pedestrian was walking on the train…
Driver Arrested after Driving into Floodwaters while Intoxicated
On the evening of April 10, 2025, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a vehicle stranded in high water at the intersection of Allens Lane and Eleventh Avenue…READ MORE
Evansville Man Arrested for Child Pornography
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man on charges related to Child Pornography…READ MORE
In-Custody Death Under Investigation at Vanderburgh County Jail
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate who was transported from the Vanderburgh County Jail to a local hospital on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Launches Innovative Behavioral Health Treatment Unit for Inmates with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, held a press conference on Wednesday, April 2, to discuss the launch of an innovative behavioral health treatment unit for inmates.
Deputies Increase Patrols for Speeding and Distracted Driving
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a statewide traffic safety campaign from April 5 to April 19, targeting distracted driving and speeding….READ MORE
Large Scale Drug Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
In mid-2024, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office detectives assigned to the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into multiple individuals suspected of distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in the Evansville area…READ MORE
Pedestrian Struck by Train in Western Vanderburgh County
DATE: 03/29/2025SUBJECT: Pedestrian Struck by Train in Western Vanderburgh CountyRELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0329 CONTACT: Lt. Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On March 29th, 2025, at approximately 12:27 AM, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies, Perry Township Firefighters, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck by a train near the intersection of N. Peerless Rd/Upper Mount Vernon Rd….