State v. Lewis

Singer, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant appeals his conviction for operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol content, following denial of his motion to suppress in the Bryan Municipal Court. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

{¶ 2} On May 1, 2007, a Bryan police officer radioed for a license-plate check on a vehicle she was following. A short time later, the officer was advised that the plate was valid and the vehicle was registered to a Mr. Green. The officer took no further action and discontinued contact with the vehicle.

{¶ 3} A short time later, the officer received a radio…