State v. Jones

Defendant appeals his convictions, on stipulated facts, for possession of controlled substances, ORS 475.992, and an ex-convict in possession of a weapon. ORS 166.270. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence that was obtained after an unlawful stop. We reverse and remand.

Officer McGetrick saw defendant standing on a street corner in a purported high drug and crime area. When defendant attempted to walk past the patrol car, McGetrick thought that he was holding his left hand in a “funny manner.” McGetrick got out of the car and asked defendant if he…