People v. Rodriguez CA6

I. Statement of Facts

On November 10, 2011, police officers conducted a surveillance of the area of 624 Rodriguez Street in Watsonville. It appeared that a gang meeting had taken place at that address, because they observed several Norteno gang members leaving the residence. Based on this information, Detective Morgan Chappell applied for a search warrant in which he stated his expertise and the reasons supporting probable cause. He also listed the places and persons to be searched in addendum #1 and described the things to be seized in addendum #2, and requested that “a search warrant be granted for the residence and vehicles under Rodriguez’[s] dominion and control.” The magistrate approved a warrant which stated in relevant part: “You are therefore commanded to search the following: See addendum #1, incorporated herein as reference.” (Capitalization omitted.) Addendum #1 stated: “PROPERTY: The home of Ismael Rodriguez is described as follows: [¶] Main house is two story, green wood siding with blue trim and a brown composite roof. [¶] A black iron security door covers the front door. [¶] On the right hand side trim to the front door is 624 in gold letters aligned vertically.…