Angola, IN — Two individuals were arrested early Sunday morning after police discovered a stolen truck, methamphetamine, and marijuana in a coordinated operation involving local and state law enforcement in Angola.
According to the Indiana State Police, Angola Police responded around 2 a.m. to a report of a stolen vehicle spotted near North Wayne Street. Officers found the truck parked at a Shell gas station near the corner of North Wayne and Harcourt Street, where they detained both the driver and passenger without incident.
False ID and Drug Discovery
The driver initially provided false identification, but the situation escalated when an Indiana State Police K-9 unit detected the presence of drugs inside the truck. A probable cause search led officers to discover suspected marijuana in the vehicle. The passenger was allegedly found carrying suspected methamphetamine.
Suspects Identified and Charged
Police identified the suspects as:
Stephen Dunn, 45, of Silver Springs, Florida
Danni Nickols, 32, of Ashley, Indiana
Charges Against Stephen Dunn:
Felony auto theft
Identity deception
Drug possession (misdemeanor)
False reporting
Outstanding fugitive warrant from Florida
Charges Against Danni Nickols:
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana
Possession of paraphernalia
Both individuals were taken into custody and are currently being held awaiting formal legal proceedings.
Joint Effort Between Agencies
Authorities praised the collaborative response from:
Angola Police Department
Indiana State Police
Angola Police Dispatch
First Call Towing, which assisted with the vehicle removal
Police emphasized that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
