P.
P. v. Harvey CA3
Opinion
Opinion
FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
The following facts were adduced at the suppression hearing: On April 13, 2010, while on routine patrol, City of Redding Police Officer Todd Cogle recognized a passing car from an ongoing investigation with the local task force. Officer Cogle pulled into traffic behind the car, a Chevrolet Camaro, and noticed it had a cracked windshield, an object dangling from the rearview mirror and bald tires. The car, driven by defendant, turned into a residential neighborhood, where Officer Cogle conducted a traffic stop. As defendant pulled over, Officer Cogle observed him making “furtive movements” between the driver‟s door and the center console of the car. Officer Cogle recognized defendant from a prior contact. Defendant provided his driver‟s license as requested, but could not find the registration or proof of insurance, explaining to Officer Cogle that he was aware of the problems with the car and was in the process of trying to get them fixed because he intended to purchase the car. Officer Cogle asked defendant to get out of the car. Defendant complied, informing Officer Cogle he had been on parole for assault with a deadly weapon conviction, and telling him,…