Chumbley v. State

Pope, Judge.

This case presents a very difficult issue: Was there a reasonable suspicion to make a valid Terry stop of the defendant’s automobile? The facts giving rise to this appeal are as follows: On November 1, 1985 Officer J. V. Wilson of the Henry County Sheriffs Department reported for duty. As he left the stationhouse to go on the 4:00 o’clock shift, the dispatcher handed Officer Wilson a note. In the words of Officer Wilson, the note read: “ ‘Lookout, El Camino,’ [Tag Number RD 8940], ‘Otis Lee Chumbley driving. Subject has suspended driver’s license.’ ” Officer Wilson testified that…