People v. Edmonds

*967OPINION OF THE COURT

George D. Marlow, J.

This decision follows a hearing pursuant to CPL 710.60 (4) on defendant’s motion to suppress physical evidence. The issues raised are whether a Town of Poughkeepsie police officer acted within his jurisdictional authority when, beyond the geographic area of his employment, he stopped and questioned defendant; and whether he had a reasonable suspicion to do so (CPL 140.50 [1]).

For the reasons that follow, defendant’s motion is granted.

THE FACTS

Town of Poughkeepsie Police Officer Eric Lindmark was on patrol at 1:35 a.m. on October 9, 1992, on the…