ANGOLA – Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Angola Police Department dispatched the description of a stolen truck that had been seen traveling on N. Wayne St. in Angola.
The Angola Police Department located the car in the parking lot of the Shell gas station near North Wayne St. and Harcourt St. Angola Police were detaining the driver and occupant of the truck as our Troopers arrived on scene.
During the investigation, the driver gave false identifying information to the Angola PD officers and our Troopers. An Indiana State Police K-9 was also on scene and alerted to an illegal substance in the vehicle.
A probable cause search of the stolen truck yielded suspected marijuana. The passenger was also found to have illegal drugs, as alleged methamphetamine was found on her person. After further investigation, the driver was identified as Stephen Dunn, 45, of Silver Springs, Florida. The passenger was identified as Danni Nickols, 32, of Ashley.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of both parties on the following charges:
Stephen Dunn-
- Auto Theft – Level 6 felony
- Identity Deception – Level 6 felony
- False Identity Statement – Class A misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana – Class B misdemeanor
- Unauthorized Entry of Motor Vehicle – Class B misdemeanor
- False Informing – Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C misdemeanor
- Fugitive Warrant out of Florida
Danni Nickols –
- Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 felony
- Possession of Marijuana – Class B misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C misdemeanor
This investigation shows the teamwork that exists between police agencies to focus on crime prevention throughout the Hoosier state. The Indiana State Police was assisted in this case by the Angola Police Department, their dispatch, and First Call Towing.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
