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Skeletal remains found in Henderson woods
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson Police have confirmed skeletal remains were found on the south end of town on Friday. According to police, the remains were reported to authorities by someone walking through the woods near the river. Officials say the remains were sent off to determine an identity and a cause of death. Officials […]
Woman arrested after shoplifting from Walmart
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a woman was arrested Sunday after being caught shoplifting from Walmart. According to an affidavit, police were dispatched to the Walmart on North Burkhardt Road at 1:30 p.m. in response to a female, later identified as Deborah Looney, who was shoplifting.
‘It just takes a second:’ Motorcyclists share safety concerns after friend killed in accident
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - After being fatally wounded in a motorcycle accident earlier this week, one man got to take one final ride to Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery. To those passing Mesker Drive Sunday, it may have seemed like there were too many motorcycles to count, but each biker knows they’re one person short.
Night of Chaos Ends With Three People Shot
Several Evansville parking lots were taken over by a large group of young people late Saturday night, keeping EPD police busy dispersing the crowds. In the early morning, a local gas station became a crime scene where three people were allegedly shot. Reports started appearing on the Evansville Watch Facebook...
Police say drunk driver pulls over and tries to enter another person’s car
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Vanderburgh County deputies say a drunk driver was tailing a stranger and attempted to enter their vehicle when they pulled over. According to deputies, Rachel Hudson, was tailing the reporting party and supposedly drove on the wrong side of the road at one point. They say he pulled over at 2131 […]
More arrests likely in weekend shooting
One person has been taken into custody after a shooting at a gas station that left three people with injures. Arrest made after juvenile shot in head at Evansville gas station; One gunman still wanted. Police said three people were shot during the incident at a gas station at Green...
Vehicle runs into Taco Bell in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville dispatch has confirmed a vehicle has hit the Taco Bell on West Maryland in Evansville Sunday. The call came in at 5:26 p.m. about the vehicle hitting the building. Dispatch says the Evansville fire department was on scene, but left shortly after, seeing only minor damage to the building. Officials […]
EPD: Man driving almost 3x over legal alcohol limit arrested Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say a man was arrested in Evansville Saturday morning on drunk driving charges. According to an affidavit, police were patrolling the area of North Fulton Avenue and Columbia Street when they saw a vehicle swerving through an intersection. Police say they initiated...
EPD: 19-year-old arrested with "ghost gun"
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville Police say a man is in jail after they served a search warrant and found a "ghost gun" inside a teen's bedroom. Officers served a warrant at a home in the 800 block of Bellemeade Ave. During that search, officers located the firearm inside the bedroom of a teen, as well as 19-year-old Pravion Barnes.
Sunday evening fire at Morton Avenue warehouse being investigated as arson
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A fire at a former Evansville warehouse is being investigated as arson. According to Evansville Police, an extra patrol noticed a large fire burning inside one of the remaining structures at the Morton Avenue Warehouse Sunday evening. Police say it appeared someone arranged furniture together...
EPD’s ‘Read to Succeed’ kicks off at EVPL
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville Police officer is leading an initiative to help get children excited about reading. It’s called Read to Succeed. The public library downtown hosted its first one Monday. Officer Taylor Merriss says the series takes place each Monday and is open to any kids...
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