State v. Brunson

ELMORE, Judge.

Larry Darnell Brunson (defendant) appeals his convictions for hydrocodone possession and transportation and for improper passing. For the reasons stated herein, we reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand for a new trial.

On 16 January 2008, at about 4:29 p.m., Wilmington Police Officer Peter Oehl saw defendant on Dawson Street at an intersection on 8th Street in Wilmington. Officer Oehl observed defendant’s vehicle improperly pass a stopped vehicle and almost hit his unmarked police car as he entered the intersection. Officer Oehl pulled defendant over and observed that…