United States v. Wayne Anthony Brown

LAY, Chief Judge.

Wayne Anthony Brown was convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 (Supp.1990) and 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) (1981) and 841(b)(l)(A)(iii) (Supp.1990). On appeal he challenges the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress cocaine found in a locked glove compartment on the basis of the police officers’ warrantless search. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

On July 23, 1989, Officers Batts and Anderson of the Des Moines, Iowa Police Narcotics Unit were parked in an unmarked van in an area known for…