State v. Walter

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] David A. Walter appeals from a final judgment of conviction for possession of a controlled substance (methamphet-' amine). Walter asserts the circuit court erred in denying his motion to suppress drug evidence obtained during a “stop and frisk” initiated by a Rapid City police officer. According to Walter, the officer lacked a reasonable basis to conclude Walter had committed a crime. We reverse.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] The parties stipulated the relevant facts of this appeal. On October 1, 2013, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Rapid City Police Officer…