State v. Jason Ephriam Rowland

MELANSON, Chief Judge.

Jason Ephriam Rowland appeals from his judgment of conviction for possession of a controlled substance. He argues that the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress because he was subjected to a warrantless search of his person during execution of a search warrant for his residence. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

After receiving information that controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and stolen property were located at Rowland’s residence, officers obtained a search warrant. One officer entered the basement of the residence…