On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at approximately 9:40 PM, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 1950 Belmar Lane regarding an assault that had just occurred. Deputies were advised that the suspects had left the scene.
Upon their arrival, deputies spoke to the victim, Craig Taylor, at the residence. Taylor stated three male subjects broke down the front door of the residence and assaulted him. Taylor stated he was able to fight off the subjects and they all ran from the scene. Taylor suffered a cut to his face and nose during the assault. Taylor advised deputies he recognized one of the subjects who assaulted him as Leonard Schnitzler.
After a short investigation, deputies learned that Leonard was being treated at Deaconess Hospital for injuries he sustained during the assault. After his release, Leonard was transported to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Command Post where he was interviewed by detectives. Leonard admitted to being at the residence during the assault; however, he stated he could not provide information on Taylor being assaulted.
Leonard was transported to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Confinement Center where he was booked on several charges.
OFFENDER
Leonard A. Schnitzler
W/M 37 YOA
Evansville, Indiana
