Evansville Resident Arrested for Fraud and Theft
Patrick Marshall Garrett faces charges after allegedly defrauding a local car dealership.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Patrick Marshall Garrett was booked into the Vanderburgh County jail on Sunday following an arrest warrant issued in September. He is accused of fraud and theft involving a vehicle sale at Byrider Evansville.
Why it matters
The arrest follows a series of legal issues for Garrett, who has a documented history of federal fraud convictions and probation violations. Authorities allege he sought to bypass an outstanding vehicle lien by presenting falsified payment proof to a dealer.
Patrick Marshall Garrett was released on $750 bail after being booked into the Vanderburgh County jail. The charges stem from an arrest warrant issued on Sept. 18 related to an alleged fraudulent vehicle transaction.
The players
Patrick Marshall Garrett
He is a 37-year-old individual with a prior federal record for bank fraud and money laundering.
Byrider Evansville
This is the car dealership involved in the alleged fraudulent vehicle sale incident.
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office
This local law enforcement agency is responsible for the jail operations and processing of the suspect.
The details
Prosecutors allege that Garrett attempted to sell a vehicle to Byrider Evansville while an active lien remained on the car. He reportedly provided a receipt showing the lien was paid before cancelling the payment just two days later.
Timeline
A warrant for the arrest of Patrick Marshall Garrett was issued on Sept. 18.
Patrick Marshall Garrett was booked into the Vanderburgh County jail on Oct. 4, 2026.
Legal Context
This incident follows the suspect's 2022 federal conviction for wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. These new charges reflect a persistent pattern of financial misconduct that has led to multiple probation revocations in recent years.
Local car dealerships and businesses are reminded to verify all lien documentation independently during vehicle purchase transactions. The arrest serves as a reminder of the importance of security protocols for high-value asset sales in the Evansville area.
The takeaway
Repeat offenders in financial fraud cases often rely on falsified documentation to circumvent standard business verification processes. Businesses can mitigate these risks by confirming the status of all financial obligations through official banking channels.
Further reading
For more on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hoosier Times.
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