State v. Vines

According to the State’s evidence, the arresting officer found Vines in Arnold’s Store on Monday, April 13, 1964, at 3:25 a.m., with “some groceries in his arms”; and shortly before he found Vines, the arresting officer saw Kittrell “coming from the window” with groceries “in his arms.”

Vines testified that he was in Arnold’s Store when apprehended. His explanation was that he had noticed an open window and a light shining outside; that he was a friend of Mr. Arnold and was concerned for his health; and that he entered the store to see if Mr. Arnold was there and was all right. It is noted…