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Police: Evansville man arrested for battery, animal cruelty following altercation Thursday afternoon
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (310+ words) Suspect faces charges, including animal cruelty, intimidation with a deadly weapon, interference with reporting a crime, and battery. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) " An Evansville man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following an altercation at a residence on East Morgan Avenue. William Mc…...
Two arrested in Owensboro following traffic stop, foot pursuit and drug seizure
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (289+ words) DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) " Two people were arrested in Daviess County on April 29, 2026, after a traffic stop escalated into a foot pursuit and the seizure of a loaded firearm, suspected cocaine, and cash. At approximately 3: 30 p. m. , a Daviess County Sheriff's Office…...
VCSO: Multiple Vanderburgh County residents arrested following child neglect and battery investigation
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (206+ words) A Vanderburgh County couple was arrested and booked into the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center following a child neglect and battery investigation involving multiple children, including an infant. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) " Multiple Vanderburgh County residents were arrested and booked into the…...
Crittenden County Sheriff's deputy dies from injuries sustained in line-of-duty shooting in early April
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (257+ words) A Crittenden County Sheriff's Office deputy passed away this morning from injuries sustained after being shot in the line of duty on April 2. The deputy died at home surrounded by family. CRITTENDEN CO, Ky. (WEVV) " A Crittenden County Sheriff's Office…...
Police: Evansville woman arrested after allegedly ramming vehicle into home with children inside
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (314+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) " An Evansville woman faces multiple felony charges after police say she intentionally drove her SUV into a home while a victim and four children were inside late Tuesday night. 30-year-old Dashana Lester was arrested following the incident…...
Madisonville man facing strangulation, burglary charges after alleged assault
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (111+ words) MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) " A Madisonville man is behind bars following an alleged violent assault at a local residence on Wednesday. Officers with the Madisonville Police Department arrested Lamontae Bass on April 22. According to police reports, Bass drove to a home…...
Six arrested in drug investigation in Madisonville
2+ week, 3+ day ago (130+ words) police lights and handcuffs" MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) -- Six people were arrested in connection to a drug investigation at a home in Madisonville on Monday. The Madison Police Department reported their officers served a search warrant at a home in the…...
4 suspects arrested in connection to weekend burglaries in Owensboro
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (150+ words) (WEVV) -- Four people face charges after two businesses on Frederica Street were burglarized over the weekend, police said on Wednesday. The majority of the stolen property has since been recovered, with more than $5, 000 worth of tools and electronics returned to…...
Jasper Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Theft Suspects
1+ week, 3+ day ago (137+ words) JASPER, Ind. (WEVV) " The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two individuals connected to an ongoing theft investigation. According to a release issued on April 21, police said they are seeking to identify a male and…...
Indiana State Police, DEA partner up for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday
1+ week, 2+ day ago (193+ words) INDIANA (WEVV) " The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting a nationwide "Prescription Drug Take Back" initiative on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with Indiana State Police partnering to provide collection sites across the state. The initiative aims to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft…...