Tell City man arrested after alleged domestic battery and strangulation

Perry County law enforcement arrested a Tell City man after responding to a reported domestic battery at a residence in Tell City. Officers from the Indiana State Police and the Tell City Police Department found a female victim with visible injuries; she was treated by EMS but refused further medical care.

Investigators say the victim and her ex-husband, 40-year-old Daniel Taylor, began arguing over marital property. The preliminary investigation found Taylor allegedly choked the woman and struck her several times around the head, knocking her to the ground. Taylor left the scene in a pickup truck while the victim called 911. She told officers she believed Taylor was going to his parents’ residence in Chrisney.

A short time later, officers with the Indiana State Police and the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office located Taylor at a residence in Chrisney. Taylor was arrested without incident and transported to the Perry County jail. He is being held on bond on charges of domestic battery with a prior conviction, a Level 5 felony, and strangulation, a Level 6 felony.

The arrest was led by Sergeant Teresa Vaal, with assistance from Sergeant George Wooten, Trooper Adam McBeth, and Trooper Levi Hupp. The Spencer County Sheriff’s Office and the Tell City Police Department also assisted in locating and arresting Taylor. The coordinated response underscores how neighboring agencies work together across county lines in urgent domestic incidents.

The criminal charges are felony-level accusations under Indiana law, and Taylor is presumed innocent until proven guilty through the courts. The presence of a prior conviction listed in the charges raises community concerns about repeat violence and public safety, particularly in a close-knit area like Tell City and surrounding townships.

For Perry County residents, the incident is a reminder that domestic violence cases often unfold quickly and can require prompt multiagency action. Neighbors who hear or observe a disturbance are urged to call 911 so trained responders can assess risks and get victims to safety. Local law enforcement emphasizes reporting so investigators can document injuries and potential patterns of abuse.

The takeaway? Keep an eye on one another, report threatening behavior promptly, and let emergency responders handle dangerous confrontations. Our two cents? If someone you know may be at risk, make the call and support them in getting help.