United States v. Steven Watts

After the district court granted Defendant Steven Watts’ motion to suppress the drugs found in his automobile, 1 the government brought this interlocutory appeal challenging the district court’s ruling. After review, we vacate the district court’s order granting Watts’ motion to suppress and remand this case for further proceedings.

I. BACKGROUND

As part of an investigation into Defendant Watts’ drug trafficking activities, DEA agents intercepted telephone conversations between Watts and others, in which Watts discussed selling drugs. Furthermore, agents observed Watts conduct several drug…