Elzey v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Phil David Elzey and Charles R. Hunter were indicted on two counts, theft by receiving stolen property and theft by taking, in connection with a tractor and trailer found in their possession. A state trooper observed the rig weaving along a Union County highway and stopped it to determine whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Satisfied that such was not the case, the trooper gave Hunter, the driver, and Elzey, the passenger, permission to proceed but stopped them again a few minutes later when he received a radio report that both tractor…