Category Archives: Local News
Catalytic Converter And Drugs Found During Traffic Stop
A driver doing nearly 100mph on the Lloyd was caught with drugs and a catalytic converter Monday night. Deputies first spotted the speeding car near Fuquay and Pollack Avenue. The driver, Wyatt Derric...
Mar 22, 2023 Derrico and Hess (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Hours Long Standoff Ends In Officer Involved Shooting
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Deputies assigned to the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force were attempting to serve a Felony warrant at a home on E. Missouri Street. This was around 12:30 yesterday afte...
Mar 21, 2023 Scott Davidson / CC
Accused Arsonist Case Closes After He Dies
The man who faced arson charges after being accused of setting several e-scooters on fire has died. That word comes from the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's office. Investigating officers say 70 year ...
Mar 21, 2023 Marion McBride (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Extra Flights Added To Evansville Regional's Agenda
With Spring Break looming, Evansville Regional Airport announces additional flights to present destinations. American Airlines has increased flights to Charlotte to three a day effective now and throu...
Mar 21, 2023 Yuichi Kosio / CC
Alleged Shooter Of Sheriff Deputy Arrested
The man that is accused of shooting a Union County sheriff's deputy last week was in a Vanderburgh County courtroom on Monday. 49 year old Brian Eckman was being treated in an Evansville hospital. Eck...
Mar 21, 2023 Brian Eckman (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Indiana Teen Missing Since Thursday
A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing teen from Eaton, Indiana. He is believed to be in extreme danger. 14 year old Scottie Dean Morris was last seen at his family home Thursday night...
Mar 21, 2023 Photo from Eaton, Indiana Police Department
Customer Accused Of Sexual Battery At IHOP
Police were called to an Evansville IHOP Sunday morning around 4:00 for a fight in progress. 40 year old Edward Johnson was accused of groping the waitresses and told to leave. He left then re-entered...
Mar 20, 2023 Edward Johnson (Vanderburgh County Jail)
Retail Store Target Of Bomb Threat Over The Weekend
Evansville police were called to Target on First Avenue after the store received a threatening phone call. It happened on Saturday morning around 9:00. The manager told officers that someone had calle...
Mar 20, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Kentucky Man In Custody For Exploiting Children
A Clay, Kentucky man was arrested by the Kentucky State Police following an "Internet Against Children" investigation. 31 year old Damien Belt is accused of sharing inappropriate pictures of children ...
Mar 20, 2023 Damien Belt (Webster County Jail)
Beliza Celebrated Her Birthday In Big Cat Style
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden celebrated a birthday for one of their big cats over the weekend. Beliza turned 17 years old and zoo staff threw her a party. The party was held in the outdoor jag...
Mar 20, 2023 Photo from Mesker Park Zoo Facebook site
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