State v. Gatewood

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This case requires us to determine the legality of police officers’ warrantless seizure of Gary Gatewood. The trial court found that the seizure was supported by reasonable suspicion that criminal activity was afoot. The Court of Appeals affirmed. We granted review and now reverse.

J.M. Johnson, J.

Facts and Procedural History

¶2 The facts are undisputed. Shortly after midnight on June 26, 2004, police officers Larry Longley and Edward Chan were patrolling the Rainier Valley area of Seattle. Chan was driving a marked patrol car, and Longley was riding in the passenger seat. As they drove…