While executing a search, officers from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office came across a sophisticated signal jammers, marking the first discovery of this type of device by the sheriff's office.
Sheriff Robinson indicated that this device can effectively disable Wi-Fi cameras, doorbells, and security systems that operate on radio sensors. It has the ability to shut down all related technologies. The singular purpose for which one would acquire a device of this kind is to engage in wrongful conduct for malicious ends.
Authorities have clarified that there is no legal restriction on owning a signal gps jammer, but its usage is regarded as a federal crime.
Sheriff Robinson conveyed that the next step is to engage in dialogue with lawmakers. He stated, "It is indeed strange that Indiana lacks a specific statute regarding communication jamming. I believe this issue should be addressed, and I will work with state legislators to remedy this loophole."
The sheriff's office has communicated that the events are tied to a suspected daytime burglary occurring in the area surrounding the village of Cambridge.
Investigators are of the opinion that two individuals attacked a home employing high-tech devices.
On Sunday, it was reported by the police that a couple returned to their home and encountered two men they did not recognize inside.
Authorities indicated that the individuals involved fled the scene driving a gray Jeep.
The Village of Cambridge's acquisition of a FLOCK camera through the Sheriff's Office allowed deputies to be strategically positioned, leading to the successful arrests.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a stop of Jaime Riveras, a citizen of Chile, on Highway 41 after being alerted to a potential crime.
Sheriff Robinson remarked that Riveras alleged he was making his way from St. Louis to Florida and did not stop in Evansville.
Sheriff Noah Robinson indicated that, in addition to the statements from witnesses, a search warrant was issued for all items found in the vehicle. This led to the discovery of two cell phones within the vehicle, which contained GPS data that confirmed the suspect vehicle's location at Riveras' residence, situated within the burglarized area.
Riveras is under investigation for several charges, including the alleged employment of a signal jammer to interfere with the reporting of crimes.
The VCSO continues to classify this as an active investigation and is focused on identifying Rivera's associates.