State v. Snowdon

STILWELL, J.:

William Snowdon appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress the introduction of marijuana discovered on his person during a search incident to his arrest. We affirm. 1

FACTS

Local police received a complaint of a disturbance at Snow-don’s home. When the officers arrived at the scene, Snowdon was standing in his front yard “grossly intoxicated.” He was arrested for breach of the peace. During a search incident to the arrest, the officer discovered a small quantity of marijuana in Snowdon’s wallet. Snowdon was charged with breach of the peace and possession of…