Evansville, IN – On the morning of August 27, 2025, at approximately 6:27 a.m., officers and deputies from the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force successfully apprehended Devin C. Brittain in Evansville, Indiana.
Brittain was wanted on an active Wabash County, Illinois warrant. His arrest follows a coordinated, multi-agency effort and was executed without incident.
Wabash County Sheriff J. Derek Morgan stated:
“Today’s arrest is the result of strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies across state lines. I want to thank the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Marshals Task Force for their outstanding work in locating and apprehending Mr. Brittain. Our communities are safer today because of their efforts.”
Brittain is currently in custody and is pending extradition to Illinois to face charges under the Wabash County warrant.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.
From Evansville Police Department:
Earlier this morning, the Joint Task Force, comprised of the EPD Street Crimes Unit and Narcotics Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended Devin C. Brittain (32) without incident.
Brittain had recently been added to Wabash County’s Newest Most Wanted list and was wanted on multiple felony charges under a nationwide arrest warrant. His apprehension followed widespread attention on social media, with numerous Facebook shares aiding in public awareness.
He was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail shortly after 7:00 a.m. this morning.
