Mitchell v. State

Eight separate indictments charging various violations of the gaming laws were consolidated for trial and appellant was found guilty on each indictment. The trial was by jury.

The evidence consisted largely of what was discovered upon a search made pursuant to the provisions of §48-6111, Burns’ 1950 Replacement, which reads as follows:

“If any member of such force (reference is to police force), or if any two (2) or more householders in such city, shall report in writing under his or their signature, to the chief of police, that there are good grounds, stating the same, for believing that any…