State v. Gunter

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

Stanley Gunter was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The trial court granted Gunter’s motion to suppress evidence seized during a search of his person. The state appeals from that ruling. We affirm.

The evidence shows that the Appalachian Drug Task Force conducted a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Jerry Fricks. Officers executed a search warrant at Fricks’ residence. During the search, officers found marijuana drug paraphernalia but did not find methamphetamine.

One of the officers asked Fricks if he could obtain marijuana…