Not that there's ever a good time for such a crime but with holiday packages and mail increased two people were arrested for stealing items from Lafayette to Michigan.

On Wednesday, with the assistance of the US Postal Inspection Service, an Indiana State Police trooper completed an investigation into mail theft that spanned across two states. 

On December 1, Trooper Stinson was patrolling Bicycle Bridge Road in the area of Springboro Road in White County. He then observed a 2013 Cadillac ATS briefly stop at a mailbox in front of a residence, then continue driving. As Trooper Stinson attempted to stop the Cadillac for a traffic violation, the driver quickly turned into the driveway of a residence on Bicycle Bridge Road north of Springboro Road. The driver was later identified as Sean Stoeckinger, 28, of Mishawaka.

Stoeckinger exited the Cadillac and attempted to hide items on the front porch of the residence. Trooper Stinson later discovered the items Stoeckinger attempted to hide were stolen. Trooper Stinson attempted to identify Stoeckinger and the passenger, but they both provided him with false names. The passenger was later identified to be Taylorann O'Banion, 28, ofMishawaka. O'Banion also had an infant sitting in the front seat with her.

While speaking with Stoeckinger and O’Banion, Trooper Stinson noticed indicators of possible criminal activity. Trooper Stinson obtained a search warrant for the Cadillac and located numerous stolen items including gift cards, checks, State Identification Cards, and mail from locations that spanned from Lafayette to Michigan. With the assistance of a US Postal Inspector, Trooper Stinson recovered mail for more than 125 people.

Stoeckinger and O’Banion were transported to White County Jail, and Child Protective Services provided care for the infant.

Both were charged with:

Neglect of a Dependent – Level 6 Felony

Theft – Class A Misdemeanor

False Informing – Class B Misdemeanor