United States v. Correa

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

Nebraska state troopers found methamphetamine in Miguel Correa’s possession as he was traveling by bus through Omaha. Correa was arrested and indicted for possession with intent to distribute over five, hundred grams of methamphetamine. The district court granted Correa’s motion to suppress evidence of the methamphetamine and the statements he made after its discovery. The government challenges that order in this interlocutory appeal. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The following undisputed facts are from suppression hearing testimony. In April 2010 Correa…