State v. Hernandez-Rodriguez, 2006-P-0121 (9-28-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Jose Hernandez-Rodriguez, appeals from the judgment of the Portage County Municipal Court, overruling his motion to suppress evidence. For the reasons discussed herein, we affirm.

{¶ 2} At approximately 2:30 a.m. on February 21, 2006, appellant was stopped by Trooper Thomas Hermann for driving 84 m.p.h. in a 45 m.p.h. zone. The trooper approached appellant's vehicle from the driver's side and asked appellant for his driver's license and insurance information. Although Trooper Hermann observed nothing unusual about appellant's speech or mannerisms, he did notice what he…