Owensboro PD launches internal investigation after 911 response
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — An Owensboro man is claiming his Fourth Amendment rights were violated after he accidentally called 911, leading police to his door. Body camera footage showed a conversation between the homeowner and officers, where an officer stated, "That still gives us the right to come in and search for...
Jury returns verdict on possibility of parole for Larry Richmond Sr.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A jury has returned a verdict on whether Larry Richmond Sr. will receive the possibility of parole. A jury has recommended Richmond Sr. to receive life without the possibility of parole. Sentencing will take place on January 7 at 8 a.m. Late Thursday night, Larry Richmond, Sr. was found...
Evansville copper heist suspects identified, one arrested
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Police are working to bring in several suspects accused of organized crime in Evansville. Friday, one of the suspects, 52-year-old William C. Jackson, of Evansville, was arrested on a Felony Theft charge. Police say Jackson and two other men were caught on surveillance camera stealing...
EHA responds to eviction concerns
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Tensions continue to run high between the Evansville Housing Authority and its residents after the filing of 165 eviction notices. As we told you Evansville residents are alarmed after a recent spike of eviction notices were filed on some people who are behind on rent. Thursday residents...
Eviction notice leads to fire discovery in Evansville home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- Crews from the Evansville Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1800 block of North Evans Avenue shortly after 9 a.m. on Thursday. Deputies from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, who were serving an eviction notice, noticed smoke coming from the residence, officials...
Former county commissioner pleads guilty to filing fraudulent report
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A former Vanderburgh County Commissioner is not expected to see jail time after pleading guilty to filing a fraudulent report on Friday. The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office tells Eyewitness News that Benjamin Shoulders plead guilty to the felony charge, but if he completes a six month...
‘We saw the potential with it’: Couple reopening historic Princeton bowling alley
PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - A historic Princeton bowling alley is reopening Friday almost eight years after closing. After years of renovations, the owners of Alley Cats Bowling and Entertainment say they are ready to open the lanes back up. The bowling alley has been a part of Gibson County history...
Former EPD officer convicted of child molesting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office officials say they have found a former Evansville Police Department officer has been found guilty of child molesting. According to Warrick County Prosecutor Michael J. Perry, retired EPD officer Ronald Bohannon was found guilty by a jury on Thursday....
4th arrest made in suspected gang attack
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A fourth arrest has been made in connection with a suspected gang-related attack that occurred in November, according to court records. Court records show that Ryan Collins Sr. is being charged with Robbery Resulting in Serious Injuries. Officials say Collins was booked into the Vanderburgh...
Family of man shot by EPD officer requests DOJ review
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The family of Everett Nunn and members of the Evansville community continue to demand transparency in the investigation into last month’s deadly officer-involved shooting. At the latest Evansville City Council meeting Nunn’s family used public comment to call for a review by the US Department...

















