State v. McMaster

¶1 Jon Ross McMaster (McMaster) appeals from his conviction in the Ninth Judicial District, Pondera County, of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs. We affirm.

¶2 We restate the issue as follows:

¶3 Did the District Court err when it determined that Deputy Suta had particularized suspicion to stop McMaster’s vehicle?

BACKGROUND

¶4 On December 29, 2006, Police Officer Travis Alexander observed a possible drug deal in the parking lot of the Town Pump and Lucky Lil’s Casino in Conrad, Montana. Officer Alexander noticed three individuals continuously monitoring his actions and engaging in…