State v. Gantt

¶1 Eric Gantt appeals his convictions for residential burglary, second degree possession of stolen property, and five counts of second degree identity theft. Mr. Gantt asserts (1) that he was unlawfully seized when an officer pulled behind his van, activated his emergency lights, and asked Mr. Gantt what he was doing and (2) that the subsequent warrantless search of his vehicle was invalid.

¶2 Because these facts are similar to the facts in State v. DeArman, 54 Wn. App. 621, 774 P.2d 1247 (1989), we *136conclude that the activation of emergency lights and the questioning of Mr. Gantt constituted…