CRIME & SAFETY
New details released in deadly Evansville crash
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — New details have been released after one person was arrested in connection to a deadly crash in Evansville. Jared A. Reed, 32, was arrested after Muhammad Khan, 21, was killed in a three-vehicle accident that happened on April 20. The crash happened on the Lloyd Expressway near Fielding Road. According to […]
Person hit and killed by driver in Evansville identified
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — We now know the identity of a person who was hit and killed by a driver on West Franklin Street Monday night. Around 9 p.m. Monday night, a deputy was stopped at Franklin Street when they said they saw a speeding driver hit and kill a person who was crossing the street.
Police release details on investigation into former EFD fire chief
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department shared details on their investigation into former Evansville Fire Chief Paul Anslinger. According to documents, the investigation concerns missing tools from the Evansville Fire Department. Documents list the crime as theft/embezzlement. No other information was shared. Last week, Joe Atkinson with Evansville’s Mayor’s Office confirmed Anslinger’s retirement. […]
Former Evansville pre-K teacher pleads guilty to child molesting
EVANSVILLE — A former pre-kindergarten teacher who stood accused of molesting two students in Evansville pleaded guilty Tuesday, nixing the prospect of a jury trial in the case. The former teacher, 22-year-old Joshua Brandon Leduc, faced charges of child seduction and three counts of child molesting across two criminal...
Three people facing meth dealing charges in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Three people are facing meth dealing charges after a traffic stop that happened Monday night in Evansville. An EPD officer says they were patrolling on Riverside Drive when they saw a driver cross the center line then drift to the fog line. The officer said...
Movie theatre murder trial enters day 2 in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The murder trial for an Evansville man is underway. Police say Brandon Schaefer shot and killed 49-year old Todd Roll. This happened behind the Showplace Cinemas North in January 2023. Officers say Schaefer told them he killed Roll because he “wanted to kill someone.”. Court...
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