State v. Sowry

Grady, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant, Stephen Sowry, appeals from his conviction for knowingly conveying drugs onto the grounds of a detention facility in violation of R.C 2921.36(A)(2), a felony of the third degree.

{¶ 2} Sowry was arrested by West Milton police on June 30, 2001, on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. A patdown failed to reveal any weapons or contraband. Sowry was transported to the Miami County Jail by officers.

{¶ 3} At the jail, Sowry was asked whether he had any drugs on his person. He replied, “No.” A more thorough search when he was booked in revealed a baggie of…