State v. Jeffrey B. Melling

HUSKEY, Judge.

The State appeals from the district court’s order granting Jeffrey B. Melling’s motion to suppress evidence found during a warrant-less search of a lockbox. We reverse and remand.

I

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The facts in this case were stipulated to by the parties and are as follows:

Officer Harward responded to a report of a fight in Nampa, Idaho. When he arrived on the scene, he observed two males, Melling and Brian Tait, arguing on the lawn in front of the residence. Officer Harward separated the men and spoke with Melling. Melling identified himself and stated that he and…