State v. Roderick

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction of assault and robbery, being armed with a dangerous weapon.

The principal question arises on the court’s denial of defendant’s motion to suppress the use as evidence of a .45-caliber pistol and clip taken from an automobile in the course of what is claimed to be an illegal search and seizure. No search warrant had been issued. The motion was filed and a hearing held thereon prior to trial.

The facts adduced at this hearing are as follows: On September 17, 1964, the Portland police, having been informed that the defendant was wanted by the Idaho…