L.D.P. v. State

SHIVERS, Chief Judge.

Appellant challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress both physical evidence and statements. We find that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion, and accordingly reverse and remand.

The record on appeal indicates that an anonymous tipster telephoned the Jacksonville Police Department at approximately 5:30 p.m. on March 29, 1989, reporting that there were several black males selling drugs on the corner of Fifth and McMillan Streets. Officer Robert Phelps and his partner were dispatched to the scene within five minutes. The anonymous…