United States v. William Edward McLeroy

WISDOM, Circuit Judge:

William Edward McLeroy appeals his conviction for possession of an unregistered sawed-off shotgun. We reverse.

On the morning of August 15, 1977, Captain Sosebee of the Birmingham Police De partment informed Sergeant Zales of the Department that he had received information that a black and white Chevrolet, 1977 Alabama license tag BMB 023, was parked at 1720 27th Street in Ensley, Alabama. Sosebee told Zales that, according to the information he had received, the Chevrolet was in the possession of McLeroy, had a damaged right side, was possibly a stolen vehicle, and might…