State of Missouri v. Damon Starks

Introduction

Damon Starks (Defendant) appeals the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis’ judgment convicting him of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance. Defendant challenges the trial court’s decision overruling his motion to suppress and admitting the contraband, claiming that the officer lacked a reasonable articulable suspicion to stop Defendant. We affirm.

Factual Background

In May 2011, the police received a citizen’s complaint that drug transactions were occurring at a house and adjacent liquor store. Upon surveilling the…