Spencer County Prosecutor's Office

10/30/2026

🎃We had a SPOOK-tacular time celebrating Red Ribbon Week! 👻

10/29/2026

🌟The future is so bright you gotta wear shades! 😎🌟 Too Bright for Drugs!🩷💛💚🩵

10/28/2026

🔴Red Ribbon Week® is a reminder that prevention starts with us—schools, families, and communities working together to support safe, healthy, drug-free lives.🔴

10/27/2026

Representing our favorite sports teams for Red Ribbon Week! 🏀🏈⚾️
Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™
Join us for Red Ribbon Week® (October 23–31).

10/26/2026

Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™
Join us for Red Ribbon Week® (October 23–31).

09/24/2026

~Clarksville Man Sentenced to 3 Year Prison Term for Theft from Local Business~

(Rockport, IN) — On September 23, 2026, in the Spencer County Circuit Court, 37-year-old Corey D. Tomlinson of Clarksville, IN was sentenced to three years executed at the Indiana Department of Correction for charges of Theft, a Level 5 Felony and Criminal Mischief, a Class B Misdemeanor.

The matter began when authorities were notified in the late hours of April 1, 2026 that a theft was occurring at a local lawn equipment business. Multiple police agencies began investigating and ultimately located the suspect vehicle and trailer along Interstate 64 in Crawford County, Indiana. Thereafter, a dangerous pursuit ensued in the night in which Tomlinson engaged in numerous tactics to evade police including switching off all vehicle and trailer lights, evasively maneuvering in avoidance of various stop stick deployments, and driving at speeds in excess of 80 mph. Tomlinson’s truck and trailer were finally stopped after numerous stop stick deployments flattened nearly all tires and he was essentially traversing on rims. Upon arrest, Officers located a hoodie, mask, gloves, and power tool grinder in Tomlinson’s possession. The stolen trailer and riding lawnmower equipment were secured and ultimately returned to the Spencer County business.

Pursuant to a Plea Agreement, the State secured a term of three (3) years executed at the Indiana Department of Correction in exchange for Tomlinson’s admission of culpability in this larcenous conduct. Under Indiana law, a Level 5 Felony carries a possible penalty range of one (1) to six (6) years, with an advisory sentence of three (3) years per statute.

Chief Deputy Prosecutor Eric Tempel stated “This episode of criminal conduct was swiftly put to an end by proactive coordination among the Dale Police Department, Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana State Police. Extending from their efforts, the Prosecutor’s Office remains diligent in pursuit of accountability and justice to protect the hardworking citizens and businesses of Spencer County.”

09/16/2026

~Evansville Man Causing Fatal Crash Sentenced to 22 Years~

Rockport, IN- On September 15, 2026, in the Spencer County Circuit Court, 30-year-old Lindsey Baxter of Evansville was sentenced for convictions surrounding Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance in the Blood Causing Death & Serious Bodily Injury, Level 4 and Level 5 felonies respectively.

The matter began on March 24, 2026, as Baxter was driving westbound on State Road 66 towards Evansville in his Chevrolet Colorado with a significant quantity of Fentanyl in his blood. The heartbreaking events that followed began unfolding when a concerned citizen observed Baxter's vehicle operating erratically, crossing the centerline, and nearly striking mailboxes along the road. While informing authorities and relaying to dispatch the circumstances, the caller witnessed in real time as Baxter's vehicle crossed the center line crashing head-on with the victims' vehicle. The Indiana State Police and Spencer County Sheriff's Office rapidly responded where two victims were pronounced dead on scene and another victim suffered serious injuries. After Baxter was extricated from his truck, officers located new and recently used cartridges of Narcan in the vehicle.

Prosecutor Megan Bennet illustrated the severity of Baxter's offenses to the Court at sentencing while requesting extensive executed terms at the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) for his crimes. Ultimately, Baxter was sentenced to 22 years: 15 years executed at the IDOC, 3 years executed on home detention, and 4 years on supervised probation. Baxter also received a 10-year license suspension. Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance in the Blood Causing Death, a Level 4 Felony carries a possible penalty range of two (2) to twelve (12) years; Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance in the Blood Causing Serious Bodily Injury, a Level 5 Felony carries a possible penalty range of one (1) to six (6) years.

Prosecutor Bennet stated, "One person's decision to get behind the wheel with dangerous narcotics in their system has ended two lives, seriously injured another, and left families, friends, and communities devastated. The Prosecutor's Office recognizes that no sentencing outcome can undo these losses, but we hope this measure of accountability under the law brings a sense of justice to each and every person affected by this unfathomable tragedy. Impaired driving is by choice, and those who put others' lives at risk will be held responsible."

08/18/2026

Did you know? You can ask to have your Child Support order reviewed for modification if you have a significant change in income or living situation.
Contact your local office to request a review: https://www.in.gov/prosecutors/spencercounty/child-support/

08/13/2026

Child Support provides a reliable source of income for families to help children thrive.

Did you know state Child Support offices can:
-Locate parents
-Establish paternity
-Establish and enforce orders
-Collect payments

Contact us to sign up today: https://www.in.gov/prosecutors/spencercounty/child-support/

08/11/2026

Have questions about Child Support?

We have answers!

Watch a short video https://bit.ly/3sSUZLb to learn how the program works.

https://www.in.gov/prosecutors/spencercounty/child-support/

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