State v. Almand

Beasley, Judge.

The State appeals the grant of defendant Almand’s motion to suppress drugs and paraphernalia found in her apartment after a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant.

Almand resided in an apartment complex and made a request for service due to water-soaked carpet in her hall and dining room. Riverdale police officer Canada worked as a security guard at the complex and was also assistant resident manager and maintenance assistant.

Pursuant to Almand’s work order, resident manager/maintenance superintendent Sells and Canada, as part of his on-the-job training, entered the…