Deputies Investigating Attempted Burglary; Second Suspect Apprehended Following K9 Track

DATE: May 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Deputies Investigating Attempted Burglary; Second Suspect Apprehended Following K9 Track RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0515B CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson On May 13, 2026, at approximately 1:56 AM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2600 block of Ashwood Ave for a reported residential burglary in progress. The homeowner reported observing two male suspects on security cameras attempting to gain entry to a shed and later attempting to force entry into the residence. Deputies arrived within minutes and encountered two suspects fleeing on foot through a nearby field. One suspect, identified as Tristan Schulz, was apprehended shortly after the incident. During the investigation, deputies located a black Ford F-150 believed to be connected to the burglary attempt. Investigators recovered several items of evidence near the vehicle, including burglary tools and a flashlight. Through the course of the investigation, deputies identified Taylor Cox, 35, of Poseyville, Indiana, as the second suspect involved in the attempted burglary. On May 15, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office K9 deputy observed a suspect, believed to be Cox, exiting a vehicle in the area of Pleasant Ridge Drive near Bergdolt Road and entering a nearby structure. Bystanders inside the building were able to confirm Cox’s identity and advised he had fled on foot out the rear of the structure. A perimeter was established in the area, and a K9 track was initiated. Cox was located a short time later and apprehended by the K9 Unit. Deputies later determined Cox left two children inside his vehicle prior to fleeing. Cox also shoved a deputy during the course of his arrest. Cox was later transported to an area hospital for medical evaluation. Upon medical clearance, he will be booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on the below preliminary charges. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed. SUSPECT: Taylor Cox, 35 years old, Poseyville, Indiana CHARGES: Attempted Burglary Resisting Law Enforcement Battery on Law Enforcement Neglect of a Dependent (2 counts) Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. -END-