United States v. Jack Manuel Alvarez, Jr.

BRUNETTI, Circuit Judge:

Appellee, Jack Manuel Alvarez, was indicted in a three-count indictment charging him with possession with intent to distribute cocaine (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)), possession of an unregistered firearm (26 U.S.C. § 5861(d)), and possession of a firearm with the serial number removed (26 U.S.C. § 5861(h)). Appellant contends that the district court erred in suppressing evidence seized after a stop of Alvarez’ automobile.

Background

On May 12, 1988, at approximately 10:28 am, an unidentified male caller telephoned the Santa Ana Police Department with information of a possible…