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Patrol Vehicle Observation Report

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On Thursday June 25th 2015 at approximately 1531 hours I was in full uniform and in a marked patrol vehicle. I was stationary at the intersection of State Route 54 and State Route 4031, Lost Creek #2, West Mahanoy Township. At approximately 1531 hours, I observed a green in color two door Pontiac Grand Am travelling Westbound on SR 54. The vehicle proceeded toward the intersection with SR 4031 and turned right Northbound on SR 4031. While the vehicle was turning I observed the operator Michael V. BRENNAN who was identified through a Pennsylvania identification photo. A Pennsylvania certified driver's history indicated that BRENNAN's driving license status was suspended/ revoked. Officer Tonkinson proceeded behind the vehicle and the operator …show more content…

The passenger was identified through a Pennsylvania identification card as Lwayne KLINE. I asked KLINE to exit the vehicle to speak with me. After doing so, I asked KLINE what he threw out the window. He replied he didn't throw anything out the window. I informed him I observed the item being thrown from the car. KLINE again said "I didn't throw anything, maybe it was a cigarette". At this time I advised KLINE his miranda rights and asked him one last time what he threw from the vehicle. KLINE denied throwing anything from the vehicle other than a cigarette. I advised KLINE he was under arrest and placed handcuffs on his wrist. I instructed him to have a seat in the rear of my patrol …show more content…

BRENNAN had blood shot eyes, exhibited exaggerated facial tremors and an odor of cannabis emitted from the vehicle. I asked BRENNAN what medication or drugs he was using today. BRENNAN stated "the only thing I take is my prescribed medicine, percocets". I requested BRENNAN to exit the vehicle and to submit to a series of psychophysical divided attention test, some of which he could not successfully complete. BRENNAN was informed of my findings and requested to submit to a chemical test of blood at the Schuylkill Medical Center South hospital. BRENNAN attempted to debate taking the blood test. While he was speaking the odor of synthetic cannabis emitted from his person. I observed a large amount of, brown tar like substance on both of his hands. The tip of his right pointer finger had black on it. I asked him to hold his hand in the air and detected a strong odor of cannabis on his hand. BRENNAN then agreed to submit to the blood test and shortly later sat in the rear of of the patrol vehicle. I returned to the patrol vehicle and spoke with Lwayne KLINE. When I opened the door KLINE stated, alright I threw the bags out the window. I asked him how many bags he threw to check that I retrieved them all. I advised him I frequently patrol the area and always observe four or more girls playing in that exact location. KLINE stated he only had two bags of synthetic cannabis. KLINE was advised he would be released and I informed him he would

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