Suspect Escapes, Tases Deputies, Steals Truck | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A 911 call from a terrified 90-year-old woman kicks off a wild Tuesday morning chase as deputies track down a suspect who allegedly broke into her apartment by climbing a balcony and kicking in the door. The suspect, 37-year-old Timothy Cole, then targeted a neighbor—a realtor—who called 911 again after spotting him. Deputies found Cole hiding behind a shower curtain, and when they tried to arrest him, he charged at them, grabbed a deputy’s rifle, and bolted. After a tense, physical struggle involving multiple Tasers, Cole was finally subdued and taken into custody. Authorities also…