People v. Martinez

Pursuant to C.A.R. 4.1, the prosecution has appealed an order of the district court suppressing the defendant’s custodial statements to the police. We reverse and remand with directions.

Officer Wegscheider of the Northglenn Police Department received a complaint from the occupant of an apartment that a burglary had occurred and that cans of “Lite” beer, some food, a VCR, and a television set were stolen. The officer was told that the individuals occupying the apartment across the hall were the prime suspects. An investigating officer was granted permission to enter the suspects’ apartment and…