State v. Reed

Robert Reed appeals from a judgment convicting him of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He primarily argues that the cocaine was discovered pursuant to an impermissible warrantless search of his person. We conclude that the search of Reed was permitted by sec. 968.16, Stats., and was reasonable. We therefore affirm.

Racine police obtained a warrant to search Reed's car for cocaine and related paraphernalia. A search of the vehicle and a patdown of Reed revealed no contraband or suspicious material other than a pager and freezer wrapping paper. The officers then assisted…