United States v. Mowatt

Reversed and remanded by published opinion. Judge TRAXLER wrote the opinion, in which Judge MICHAEL and Judge JONES joined.

OPINION

TRAXLER, Circuit Judge:

Karim L. Mowatt appeals his convictions for four drug and weapons offenses, arguing that the primary evidence against him was obtained as the result of an illegal warrantless search of his apartment. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

I

On the evening of November 17, 2005, at approximately 9:19 p.m., Officers Russell Chick, Scott Hall, and Armando Parker of the Bladensburg (Maryland) Police Department were dispatched to investigate…