State v. Gefroh

KAPSNER, Justice.

[¶ 1] The State appeals the district court order granting Kevin James Gefroh’s motion to suppress evidence. The State argued law enforcement officers had probable cause to search for contraband, and because of the automobile exception to the warrant requirement, a warrant was not required to search Gefroh’s person. We affirm the order suppressing the evidence found on Gefroh’s person.

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[¶ 2] The Ward County Narcotics Task Force had information suggesting Gefroh received a shipment of controlled substances and had been selling controlled substances. After receiving this…