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Reforms prompted by Evansville killing move closer to governor's desk
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (775+ words) EVANSVILLE " A bill that promises to reform how local law enforcement are notified of violent offenders' release from prison, which came after police accused a recent parolee of killing Evansville real estate agent Susan Haynie last year, took another step…...
'Never again:' Victim notification bill moves forward after Evansville killing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (733+ words) EVANSVILLE " A bill that would bolster requirements for state officials to notify law enforcement and victims of a violent offender's release from prison got a first reading at the statehouse on Monday, Jan. 5, after a successful lobbying effort by the…...
Women arrested in Evansville prostitution case now in ICE custody
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (264+ words) Two women arrested on prostitution charges in Evansville are now in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Women arrested in Evansville prostitution case now in ICE custody EVANSVILLE " Two women arrested on prostitution charges in Evansville are now in…...
Man sues Evansville officers, alleges police dog bit him while compliant
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (672+ words) EVANSVILLE " An Owensboro, Kentucky, man has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Evansville Police Department and three of its officers, alleging they used excessive force during his 2024 arrest on narcotics charges by deploying a police dog against him…...
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office receives life-saving trauma kits
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (95+ words) Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office receives life-saving trauma kits'Courier & Press Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office receives life-saving trauma kits EVANSVILLE " The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office on Thursday received 85 emergency trauma kits that officials say will allow deputies to treat life-threatening wounds at…...
No charges for Posey County deputies in fatal January shooting
1+ week, 3+ day ago (663+ words) MOUNT VERNON " After the completion of an Indiana State Police investigation, the Posey County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday it would not file criminal charges against two sheriff's deputies who fatally shot Blake Fleming in January. Prosecutor Thomas Clowers said his…...
Prosecutor's office won't file charges in EPD shooting of Everett Nunn
1+ week, 6+ day ago (805+ words) EVANSVILLE " Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Diana Moers announced late Friday her office would not pursue charges against the Evansville police officer who shot and killed Everett Nunn last year. This comes about a month after Evansville Chief of Police Phil Smith…...
Malicious littering and mask penalties? Bill aims to curb unlawful speech
3+ week, 1+ day ago (759+ words) As anti-Trump protests continue to grow in number and attendance, lawmakers approved a measure that would more harshly punish masked protesters who act illegally. Under Senate Bill 160, the act of wearing a mask while committing a crime would worsen a…...
Sheriff: Three dead in Gibson County shooting; one person in custody
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) Three people are dead, a fourth is critically injured and a man is in custody following a shooting near Haubstadt, Indiana, according to the Gibson County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Bruce Vanoven said dispatchers received a report of a shooting in…...
Letter: Do the benefits of Flock cameras outweigh privacy concerns?
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (73+ words) Letter: Do the benefits of Flock cameras outweigh privacy concerns?Courier & Press Regarding the Courier & Press article "Evansville Flock Safety camera searches leaked online," I want to pose a question: What do Evansville residents really know about these cameras being…...