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Evansville man reportedly confesses to child solicitation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office arrested an Evansville man on Thursday after he reportedly admitted to officers that he solicited minors for sexual acts. According to a release from the sheriff's office, local authorities began an investigation in February after detectives assigned to the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an IP address connected to Christopher William Evans, 42, had been used to distribute suspected child sexual abuse material, including images of adults engaging in sexual acts with children. Detectives executed a search warrant at Evans' home in Grandin Pointe Mobile Home Park and reportedly took him into custody without incident. Princeton man accused of possessing multiple child porn videos Authorities say after Evans was detained, he confessed to downloading and distributing child pornography and admitted to using Kik Messenger to solicit sexual acts from minors, but claimed he never followed through. Multiple electronic devices were seized from his home, and will undergo forensic examination by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office Digital Forensics Lab. Evans was charged with child exploitation, possession of child pornography and child solicitation. He is being held without bond. 'Every time someone downloads or shares child pornography, they are directly fueling the demand for the abuse and exploitation of children,' explained Sheriff Noah Robinson. 'Arresting individuals who possess this material is critical, not just to hold offenders accountable, but to disrupt the cycle of victimization.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Allegedly impaired driver reportedly crashes vehicle with two juveniles
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office reports a man was arrested after two juveniles were involved in a wreck involving railroad tracks. VCSO says on June 3, around 10:29 p.m., deputies responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the 2700 block of Dixie Flyer Road south of Broadway Avenue. The report indicated that a vehicle had become stuck on the railroad tracks and that multiple individuals were outside the vehicle say upon arrival, deputies located a gray mid-size car with heavy front-end damage, deflated tires and deployed airbags resting on the railroad tracks. The vehicle's operator, later identified as Randall W. Drury, 27, of Evansville, was found walking near the scene while speaking on his phone. Deputies say they observed clear signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, the odor of alcohol and unsteady balance. Governor Beshear launches 'Pre-K for All' initiative Law enforcement officials say Drury admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic beverages several hours prior. Two teenage juveniles, who were passengers in the vehicle, were also located at the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were says a preliminary investigation determined that Drury had been speeding, failed to turn, and drove the vehicle onto the tracks, causing 'substantial damage' to the railroad infrastructure. Deputies also learned from a witness that Drury and the juveniles attempted to hide alcohol containers following the say Drury agreed to perform sobriety tests but failed the administered tests. Deputies say Drury became increasingly uncooperative and argumentative with deputies during the investigation. When informed that he was under arrest, Drury allegedly resisted being handcuffed but was eventually taken into custody without injury. While in a patrol vehicle, he reportedly continued to act aggressively, yelling and headbutting the window. Drury was taken to the emergency room as a precaution, but allegedly caused a disturbance there as well. Man convicted of 1996 Indiana murder dies in prison The VCSO says the juveniles, who were found to be under the influence of alcohol, were released to the custody of a parent and guardian. Juvenile referrals were completed for minor say Drury was transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail, where he submitted to a certified chemical breath test indicating a blood alcohol content of .160%, which is twice the legal limit. Further investigation revealed that Drury has a prior conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and has never held a valid Indiana driver's license. Sheriff Noah Robinson stated, 'Our Office is working with CSX as they assess the damage to their equipment and tracks. One of their rail yard control switches was struck during the crash.' Wabash County juvenile dies from helium balloon suffocation Law enforcement officials say Drury remains in custody at the Vanderburgh County Jail without bond, pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The VCSO says these are his charges: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated – Endangering Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated with a BAC of .15 or Higher Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction Neglect of a Dependent Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License Criminal Recklessness Resisting Law Enforcement Disorderly Conduct Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor 'Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-04-2025
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Driver arrested after allegedly driving drunk into floodwaters
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – A driver is facing charges after allegedly driving into floodwaters while drunk. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office states deputies responded to a call regarding a vehicle stranded in high water at Allens Lane and Eleventh Avenue. Officials state deputies discovered a white Kia Soul submerged in about three to five feet of water with no one inside. Deputies later found a man, later identified as William Zentmyer, lying on the ground near Allens Lane and Grove Street. He admitted that the vehicle was his and said he swam after getting stuck. Officials state Zentmyer had several clues of intoxication including slurred speech and difficulty keeping balance. He also later admitted to consuming alcohol earlier that evening. A breath test was reportedly given, and results indicated a level of .134. He is facing charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated and Disregarding a Traffic Control Device Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-04-2025
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14 arrested in large scale drug bust in Vanderburgh County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — 14 people are in custody following a string of drug busts in Vanderburgh County. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, 11 people are facing state charges while 3 are facing federal charges. Authorities say the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began an investigation in 2024 into individuals suspected in distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in the Evansville area. The investigation included making various controlled purchased of methamphetamine through the use of confidential informants to identify local dealers. State charges include: Rachel Ivy: Dealing Methamphetamine Kimberly Hamlet: Dealing Methamphetamine Jack Jackson: Possession of Marijuana Christopher Youngblood: Dealing Methamphetamine Derrick Lowe: Dealing Methamphetamine and Maintaining a Common Nuisance Isaac Horne: Dealing Methamphetamine Curtis Esters: Dealing Methamphetamine and Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm Antrea Esters: Maintaining a Common Nuisance James Koutz: Dealing Methamphetamine Samuel Wedding: Dealing Methamphetamine Kelly Wickware: Dealing Methamphetamine and Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm Federal charges include: Darnell McRath: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Dugniqio Forest: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine Teshawn Baker: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine Authorities say 11 firearms, approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately 3 pounds of cocaine, approximately 75 grams of ecstasy and 347 grams of marijuana were seized in this investigation. Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-03-2025
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Tippecanoe County police arrest Evansville man charged with child molesting
EVANSVILLE — Police in Lafayette, Indiana, arrested an Evansville man Friday after Vanderburgh County prosecutors charged him with child molesting. The man, 54-year-old Douglas Diekmann, was still listed as being in the custody of the Tippecanoe County jail as of Tuesday morning and it was not immediately clear when he would be returned to Vanderburgh County. Diekmann, a banker, is being held in jail on a $50,000 bond. Diekmann's arrest came after a Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office investigation determined there was probable cause to believe Diekmann molested a boy, who is listed in Diekmann's arrest affidavit as 'Victim 1,' sometime between 10 and 14 years ago. As of Tuesday, Diekmann faces one count of felony child molesting, according to court records. Attorney Terrell Maurer, of Bob Zoss Law Office, entered an appearance on Diekmann's behalf, though Maurer could not immediately be reached for comment. According to detectives, the victim said Diekmann repeatedly performed sex acts on him when he was under the age of 14. '(The victim) said Diekmann taught him basically how to masturbate,' Detective Mike Hertweck Jr. wrote in the affidavit, adding that the victim claimed Diekmann would 'ask if that felt good' and tell him 'that is the way you do it' during the alleged incidents. The victim also claimed Diekmann showed them pornography. The affidavit states that detectives interviewed another person who claimed Diekmann molested them during a sleepover when they were in the second grade, though a detective referred to this person as an 'involved other' rather than as a 'victim.' The person reportedly told investigators that during the sleepover at Diekmann's house, someone came into the room he was staying in, got under the covers with him and performed oral sex on him. 'He advised he was unsure who performed the act on him, but believed it to be Doug (Diekmann)," Hertweck wrote. When detectives asked this person what they 'would like to see happen' to Diekmann, they reportedly said, 'Mr. Diekmann is around kids' and that they did not want 'any other kid having anything done to them.' On a public social media profile, Diekmann lists extensive experience with multiple Evansville-based volunteer organizations that serve children. The Courier & Press contacted some of the organizations Tuesday seeking to confirm Diekmann's roles within the groups and whether any of the groups had been made aware of allegations against Diekmann. The volunteer experience listed on Diekmann's online account stretches back to 1996. Houston Harwood can be contacted at This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Evansville man arrested near Lafayette, charged with child molesting
