Vanderburgh Coroner: Victim Identified in 100 block of W Oregon Shooting
Vanderburgh County Coroner: The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office and the Evansville Police Department are investigating the death of Larry Wayne Merriweather Jr. The Coroner’s Office was called to Deaconess Midtown ER upon the report of a deceased subject. The Evansville Police Department had responded to an Oregon St. address prior investigating gunshots and can provide […]
VCSO: Intoxicated Woman on Probation for DUI Strikes Home with Vehicle
DATE: Friday, May 16, 2020SUBJECT: Intoxicated Woman on Probation for DUI Strikes Home with VehicleRELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-029CONTACT: Col. Noah Robinson / Sgt. Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding An Evansville woman on probation for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated has been arrested on new charges related to drunk driving after striking a home with her vehicle. On May 15th, 2020 […]
VCSO: Arrest Made in Weed Eater Attack
DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2020SUBJECT: Arrest Made in Weed Eater AttackRELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-027CONTACT: Colonel Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an east side man for attacking his neighbor with a weed eater. On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM deputies responded to 8010 Spry Road to investigate a report that a man had been […]
Vanderburgh Coroner: Cause of Death Determined in Bob Court Drive Residence
News Release Bob Ct. Death Investigation On 04-22-2020 The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s office and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Bob Ct. Both agencies responded to report of multiple deceased persons found by a family member. The deceased were identified as; Kimbra Shanafelt age 49 Dahni Shanafelt age 5 An autopsy […]
VCSO: Parole Officer Arrested for Burglary and Official Misconduct
DATE: Wednesday, May 06, 2020SUBJECT: Parole Officer Arrested for Burglary and Official Misconduct RELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-026CONTACT: Colonel Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana Department of Correction has arrested an Indiana parole officer on charges relating to Burglary, Obstruction and Official Misconduct. On April 30, 2020 the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office developed information indicating that […]
VCSO: Chandler Man Arrested after Firing a Handgun During Dispute over Stimulus Money
DATE: Monday, May 04, 2020SUBJECT: Chandler Man Arrested after Firing a Handgun During Dispute over Stimulus MoneyRELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-025CONTACT: Col. Noah Robinson / Sgt. Erik NilssenAUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding A 911 hang-up call leads to the arrest of a Chandler, IN man for firing a handgun in a reckless manner during an argument. On Sunday, May 03, 2020 at approximately […]
INDOT: Ramp Closure Scheduled for U.S. 41/I-69 Interchange in Evansville
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a complete ramp closure for the U.S. 41/I-69 interchange in the Evansville/Henderson, KY area. Beginning on or around Monday, May 4, contractors will close the ramp from Northbound U.S. 41 to Northbound I-69 for a bridge rehabilitation project. During this project the ramp will be closed around […]
Autopsy Completed For Bob Court Drive Death Investigation
“An autopsy examination has been completed on both Dahni Shanafelt , age 5 and her mother, Kimba Shanafelt, age 49. The victims from Bob Ct. Both cases will be pending the results of toxicology to determine the cause of death. This will take approximately 3 weeks. The investigation is ongoing and the Vanderburgh County Sheriffs […]
VCSO: Double Homicide Investigation Underway at Highland Area Residence
DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 2020SUBJECT: Double Homicide Investigation Underway at Highland Area ResidenceRELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-024CONTACT: Colonel Noah RobinsonAUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two homicides at a residence on Bob Court in the Shady Hill subdivision off Old State Road. On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 5:28 PM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to […]
VCSO: Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges after Shooting his Father
DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2020SUBJECT: Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges after Shooting his Father RELEASE NUMBER: 2020-NR-022CONTACT: Col. Noah Robinson / Lt. Doug DazaAUTHORITY: Sheriff Dave Wedding A western Vanderburgh County man is in custody this evening on attempted murder charges after shooting his father with a rifle. On Saturday, April 18, 2020, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were […]