State Police arrest two after traffic stop

Indiana State Police conducted a traffic stop on I-65 in Jackson County that led to the arrests of two people.

The investigation began at approximately 5:45 p.m. Tuesday when a Trooper stopped a car on I-65 Northbound near the 48 mile marker. During the course of the traffic stop, the Trooper believed the driver of the vehicle was providing false information about his identity. He eventually identified the driver as 25-year-old David K. Darnell, of Elkhart. Darnell was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Robbery out of Elkhart County.

Darnell was arrested on the warrant. He is also facing charges of Identity Theft, False Informing and Driving While Suspended/Prior. His passenger, 28-year-old Ayla K. Granning, also of Elkhart, was found to be wanted on a warrant for Robbery out of Elkhart County, Indiana.

Darnell and Granning are awaiting extradition to Elkhart County.