Mundy v. Commonwealth

*880 OPINION

ACREE, Judge:

The issue before this Court is whether the Fayette Circuit Court erred when it determined the warrantless search of Ryan Mundy’s vehicle was lawful pursuant to the emergency aid exception because the arresting officer reasonably believed that Mundy was in need of immediate aid. After careful consideration, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Facts and Procedure

On September 5, 2009, at approximately 5:40 a.m., Officer Jonathan Bastían was on patrol in the area of 4th Street and Chestnut Street, a residential area in Lexington, Kentucky. While driving northbound…