State v. Connally

The issue in this criminal case is whether the Portland City Code authorized police officers to inventory the contents of a closed "fanny pack” that defendant left in an impounded car. We hold that that it did and accordingly affirm the Court of Appeals decision and the trial court’s judgment.

Portland Police Officer Larson was sitting in his car outside Huskey’s house. Larson knew that Huskey had sold methamphetamine and that there was an outstanding warrant for Huskey’s arrest. Larson saw defendant and another person drive up to Huskey’s house, park, and go inside. Later, defendant, Huskey,…