State v. Hart

Antonio A. Hart appeals his conviction for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence which he asserts the police seized following an unlawful stop. We reverse.

I

On August 26, 1989, Detectives Manual Garcia and Fred Anderson of the Everett Police Department's Drug Abuse Reduction Team (DART) were patrolling a "high narcotics activity area" near several apartment complexes. At approximately 8:30 p.m., the detectives stopped to investigate a vehicle parked in the middle of the street with its…