(Michigan City, IN) - A Gary man faces a litany of charges after throwing a bit of a tantrum for police officers.

 

It happened in Michigan City last Sunday evening. When an Indiana State Police trooper pulled over a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, its passenger, 19-year-old Nadan Stallings was found to have an active La Porte County warrant for Criminal Mischief.

 

Rather than go peacefully, Stallings created more mischief, according to police. He allegedly resisted officers and caused extensive damage to a squad car by trying to kick out a window. Michigan City officers helped subdue Stallings; one of them was assaulted.

 

Stallings was eventually transported to county jail where he now faces a felony charge of battering a public official, in addition to five other misdemeanor charges:

 

• Battery on a public safety official-Level 6 felony
• Resisting law enforcement-Class A misdemeanor
• Criminal mischief-Class B misdemeanor
• Disorderly conduct-Class B misdemeanor
• Possession of marijuana-Class B misdemeanor
• Possession of paraphernalia-Class C misdemeanor