Evansville

Evansville Man Convicted on Multiple Child Molestation Charges Faces Up to 100 Years in Prison

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POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – A jury in Posey County has reached a verdict in the child molestation case against 61-year-old Jeffery Wagner, an Evansville resident. The jury found Wagner guilty on multiple counts related to child molestation and another felony charge during the court proceedings. Wagner’s legal troubles began with his arrest on April 28, 2021. Despite the charges, he posted bond shortly after his arrest and remained free until the verdict was announced. The trial wrapped up recently, culminating in a decision that has serious implications for Wagner. As a result of the jury’s … Read more

Murder Trial Begins for Suspect in Deadly Shooting Outside Evansville Lounge

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Evansville, Ind. – A murder trial is underway in Vanderburgh County as Zachary Diaz stands accused of fatally shooting Derrick Merrill Dye Jr. outside a local bar earlier this year. Proceedings are scheduled to commence early Monday morning at the Vanderburgh County Superior Court. Diaz faces charges over the incident which took place outside the Ponytails Lounge in February, where 32-year-old Dye was killed. The case has drawn local attention, particularly on how law enforcement utilized technology to facilitate the arrest. Local authorities were crucial in tracking down Diaz by leveraging flock cameras, a recent … Read more