Evansville First News

11/03/2020

Residential Fire in Progress

Justin Erdmier | 11.03.20

EvansvilleWatch is reporting a declared working fire at 6100 Maggie Valley Dr. McCutchanville, German township fire crews, and county deputies are on scene.

At this time, 12:20 P.M., no injuries are being reported. It has not been reported if the fire is contained. Deputies say the fire is getting larger.

More on this story to come.

11/03/2020

Two Victims of Gunshots Arrive at Hospital

Justin Erdmier | 11.03.20

Around 11 P.M. on November 2, two victims, an adult and a juvenile, arrived at a local hospital seeking treatment. One had been shot in the right hip and the other in the left thigh.

Neither victim was willing and/or able to recount the details of the incident. The only information EPD is able to report is that it might have occurred around Green River and Covert.

The juvenile's mother was called. Both victims are expected to survive.

11/02/2020

Homicide Lead to Vehicle Accident

Justin Erdmier | 11.01.20

Update

EvansvilleWatch reports that the Vanderburgh County Coroner, Steve Lockyear, has identified the victim of a vehicle incident on Kentucky and Keck on Oct 31 as Meghan Jewes, 33, of Evansville. The incident has been officially declared a homicide.

11/01/2020

Possible Homicide Leads to Vehicle Accident

Justin Erdmier | November 1

Sgt. Winsett, EPD Public Information Officer, reported to us that on Oct. 31, around 6:45 P.M., officers responded to a vehicle accident on Kentucky and Keck.

He reports that once officers arrived, they could immediately tell that the driver was deceased. Both paramedics and EFD responders attempted life rescuing measures to no avail.

Upon further inspection by the coroner, it was discovered the driver died from a gunshot rather than the accident. EPD has turned the case over to homicide and the investigation is still underway.

11/01/2020

Shooting at Sidetrack Tavern

Early this morning, EPD officers responded to a parking lot shooting at Sidetrack Tavern on 664 E Illinois St. Off-duty officers working security witnessed two people shooting at each other in the parking lot around 2 A.M.

Suspects fled the scene and are unknown. The investigation is still underway. Four victims went to a hospital in relation to the incident. One was shot in the abdomen, the other their arm, and two hit with fragments. All victims are expected to survive.

EPD will report more information as they obtain it.

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Justin Erdmier

10/07/2020

Local teens successfully host a peaceful protest for the second week in a row, and plan to keep the momentum going.
Read the Story: https://bit.ly/3iAGEh7

10/02/2020

Evansville Police swiftly respond to "Justice for Breonna" banner after leaving "No Black Lives Matter" sign on same bridge the day prior.

Read the story: https://bit.ly/3jmJqaZ

10/02/2020

Evansville has seen nights of signs, posters, and banners appear. No one has come forward but their messages are direct. Evansville First News is following their responses.

Read the story: https://bit.ly/2Smfobq

10/02/2020

Just In

Circle S attendant says individual was thrown out of vehicle and abandoned at West Side Circle S.

VCSO deputies arrived on scene and suspect drug overdose. Perry Township EMS arrived to assist.

Read more: https://bit.ly/30sYUTv

09/29/2020

“This made me realize we have a responsibility to stand up and stand out for what we believe in. Nobody is going to do it for us.” Emani Marks, one of the teen organizers told EFN journalist, Justin Erdmier. Emani and Serya Baltzell had been wanting to organize their protest for over a month.

Read the story:
https://www.evansvillefirstnews.com/home/teens-successfully-organize-protest-for-justice

09/28/2020

Evansville Fire Department released that EPD was called to a house fire yesterday to investigate a potential arson. A neighbor claims they heard glass shattering and children fleeing the scene before calling in the firWhen EFD arrived around 5:40 PM, neighbors were already attempting to put out the fire. EFD considered the fire extinguished minutes after an hour of being on-scene.

The damage was minimal and contained. Authorities are reporting no injuries. EFD states that the fire originated from a small pile of trash next to the back of the house. More information is still being inquired through the EPD Detective's Office.

Follow EFN for more local news.

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Photo credited to Noah Alatza, WEHTWTVW Local Anchor/Reporter in Evansville, Ind.

09/28/2020