Chase Nakano Case Study

Upon arrival, I made contact with King, Demetrius D. DOB 02/21/89, who related he was at White Castle, so his cousin (Staples, Cierra N. DOB 08/04/85) could use the restroom. I observed a open bottle of Remy Martin on the passenger floor board of his vehicle (04' Pontiac Temp 877S801). Two (2) photos were taken on the scene and later placed into inventory. King and Staples were checked through LEADS via dispatch. The name check revealed they were clear with no wants or warrants. I made contact with Stasik, Katarzyna DOB 08/02/89, who was next to her vehicle (00' Honda IL Temp 206T552). Stasik related that she purchased Heroin at the White Castle from King. Stasik further related that she had nine bags of Heroin concealed in her pants. Stasik removed the nine bags from inside her pants and threw them on the ground. At

Police officers use search and seizure as a tool to ensure their safety, gather evidence, and arrest suspects. In police training, a search is defined as an examination of a hidden place, i.e. a person or their property, whose purpose is to find contraband (DOCJT, 2014, p. 10). A seizure is defined as the capture or arrest of a person or the confiscation of property (DOCJT, 2014, p. 10). Depending on the individual situation, a warrant may or may not be required to conduct searches and seizures. The exclusionary rule, which states that illegally seized evidence is inadmissible in court, has guided the definition of search and seizure, specifically as it pertains

This can go for any person who is a suspected or who have done the crime. Search and seizure term can mean the “examination of a person's premises by law enforcement officers looking for evidence of the commission of a crime, and the taking (seizure and removal) of articles of evidence”, from legal terms and definitions. According to Computer forensics: Cybercriminals, laws, and evidence this can mean “a legal procedure whereby law enforcement agents conduct an examination of a premises and forcibly take property of potential evidentiary value from a person who is suspected of violating or has violated the law”. How well do you know the Fourth

When an officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle contains evidence of a criminal activity. Arizona v. Gant, 129 S. Ct. 1710 (2009).

What constitutes a valid search and seizure? The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures. Consequently, it seeks to create stability or poise between the needs of law enforcement and the privacy of people in the United States (Worrall, 2017). The justifications that arise from the law make sure that enforcement officials function within reasonable standards in their search of a suspect. This paper examines the three levels of justification that validates a Fourth Amendment search. As a result, it is necessary to explore such justifications and their applicability.

which direct police to search for specific property at a specific place. Law enforcement personnel must apply for a warrant by providing the courts an affidavit. This affidavit outlines the facts that a crime has occurred or will occur leading the officer to have reasonable suspicion and/or probable cause to believe the person, items or place they are to search are located at the specific place to be searched (Sekhom, 2011). Once the judge signs off on the validity of the affidavit he or she can issue a warrant allowing law enforcement to execute the requirements of the warrant. It is important to note that the warrant itself cannot be used to establish probable cause (Swanson et al., 2012). To curb injustices, law enforcement officers must establish probable cause or have reasonable suspicion that a crime occurred. If additional items are found within the scope of a valid search warrant execution, officers must then re-apply for a new

On 07-25-17 at 0908 hours, I contacted Lopez at the above location for trespassing on State Property. I conducted a records check on Lopez, which revealed an outstanding arrest warrant. I handcuffed and arrested Lopez on the outstanding warrant. The handcuffs were double locked. I then transported Lopez to the Pasadena City Jail for booking.

SUMMARY OF THE FACTS: An anonymous letter was sent to the Police Department of Bloomingdale. The letter included specific details involving a husband and wife. The letter stated that they were going to traffic drugs from Florida to Illinois. The police officer followed up on the tip and the defendants validated the allegations that were made. The police obtained a search warrant and found drugs, weapons and other contraband in the defendants’ home and automobile.

Facts: On October 13, 2005, in Lexington, Kentucky police officers set up a sting operation to catch a well-known drug dealer. They watched as the suspect made a sale of crack cocaine to a person and walked off as if this is a normal thing. The suspect was Mr. Hollis King, and he was hiding out in an apartment complex with some of his friends. The police watched as the suspect at hand made a transaction with someone selling those drugs. The officers then radioed out that the suspect was on the move and moving towards the entryway of an apartment building. The Lexington Police entered the apartment

Even if the evidence proves guilt or the contraband is known to be there, officers must implement proper procedure of search and seizure or risk the evidence being suppressed in court. The same can be stated for the seizure of a person as well. To deprive one of freedom requires more than just a hunch of a police officer. This ensures that citizen’s right is not infringed on without a meaningful reason. It also means that police officers need to practice proper police work when seizing suspects. Civil and even criminal court charges can be brought up against a police officer who use excessive force or lack proper evidence.

On January 10, 2017, I, Officer LESSANE, with the city of Beaufort Police Department, responded to 1030 Ribaut Road #6, in the city limits of Beaufort, to conduct a follow up on a previously reported domestic (17B01907). Upon arrival, I made contact with the victim SOFIA CHAVEZ and confirmed the offender VICTOR MANUEL CRUZ-ANAYA information. While at the victim residence, I took updated photos of her injuries. She also provided me with a photo of the offender. After clearing from the victim residence, I relocated to the offender job in an attempt to make contact with him. Negative contact was made, no further actions were taken.

I then made contact with Officer Catlin and other Officers on scene. I was given the name of the decedent James Wyatt Welker, white male, 5/29/1973. I was advised the residence was secured. The owner of the property was the person who unlocked the door and located James Welker. Officer Catlin advised the home owner used a spare key to unlock the door.

On the 20th of January, 2016, the Federal Investigative Unit of Bridgeport, West Virginia was called to the residence of 223 Maplewood Drive. Our unit acted on information that we had received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Before we arrived at the scene, our investigative unit obtained a search warrant for the individual's home. Search warrants are vital to any investigation because they are judge issued documents that give law enforcement officials permission to enter a certain area to conduct their searches (Graves, 2013). In order for any member of law enforcement to receive a search warrant, they must file a written document known as an affidavit. An affidavit must show probable cause, particularity

When burglarizing occurs in homes when the victim is home, the burglar most of the time gets away by the time the police are contacted and arrive at the scene. You could have taken the situation in your own hands and stopped the criminal, but you were too worried you would get in trouble. We shouldn’t have to live like that and law enforcement officers need to understand that if we wish to handle a situation like that on our own we should be able to.

There are many tangible circumstances that tend to prove or disprove some facts in all criminal or civil cases. Under rule 41(b) “A warrant may be issued under this rule to search for and seize any (1) property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offenses; or (2) contraband, the fruits of a crime, or things otherwise criminally possessed; or (3) property designed or intended for use or which is or has been used as the means of committing a criminal offense; or (4) person for whose arrest there is probable cause, or who is unlawfully restrained” (John N. Ferdico, 1999). Evidence is one of the single most important pieces of a criminal trial. It is used to determine a defendant’s guilt or innocence.