Fowler v. State

Johnson, Chief Judge.

Mitchell Fowler was convicted of burglary, theft by taking and obstructing a law enforcement officer. He appeals, claiming that evidence of his presence near the crime scene and possession of the items stolen in the burglary is not sufficient to support the convictions. Contrary to Fowler’s claim, there is sufficient evidence to support the convictions.

Around 8:00 on a January night in 1998, a sheriff’s deputy was driving on the South Dalton Bypass when he saw Fowler walking on the side of the road. The deputy stopped his car, got out and approached Fowler, who had his…