Crowder v. United States

Appellant was charged and convicted of possession of a dangerous drug (D.C.Code 1973, § 33-702(a)(4)) and carrying a pistol without a license (D.C.Code 1973, § 22-3204). On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress. We affirm.

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Two officers oh patrol came upon a disorderly crap game at 4:30 a.m. in a high crime area known for “all types of drug deals, guns, just about anything you could think of.” The officers called in another car for assistance, and the two cars pulled up alongside the crap game. At this point everyone around began to run, with the…