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Evansville Man Facing Possession of Stolen Firearm Charge in Pike Co.

By John Szink May 26, 2026 | 4:21 PM

The Pike County Prosecutor’s Office has filed formal charges against an Evansville man following an incident at the Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area on May 14th.

A Pike County Sheriff’s deputy found 18-year-old Leroy Walker to be in possession of a firearm that had been stolen in Fort Branch.

Walker is charged with Theft – Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of Marijuana.

He faces between one and six years in prison and a $10,000 fine on the firearm charge if convicted.