People v. Jenkins

On August 23, 1968, defendant was convicted by a jury of carrying a dangerous weapon in a motor vehicle, MCLA § 750.227 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.424). His allegations of error are without merit, and we affirm.

At trial, the arresting .officer testified that while on duty on May 7, 1968, an unknown person informed him that a man had stolen some cigars from a drug store and was still sitting in an automobile outside the store. When the officer approached the automobile, defendant was behind the wheel. Beside him on the front seat, partially covered by newspapers, was a loaded rifle. Defendant was…