Legal Case Study: Police Observations

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INTRODUCTION:
This case involves the suspect being cited and released in the field for trespassing in violation of PC 602(o)-Trespassing and PC 647(e)-Illegal Lodging. The suspect was also found in possession of a controlled substance in violation of H&S 11377(a).
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
This incident occurred on the west hill along State Street just west of the Pasadena Power Plant (City Property).

EVIDENCE:

• Plastic bindle containing a white crystal substance inside, which resembled Crystal methamphetamine.

INVESTIGATION:
On 02-02-18 at approximately 1237 hours, I conducted extra service at the above location regarding transient encampments on City Property. It should be known that citizens’ have telephoned the Pasadena Police Department about …show more content…

I saw the above individuals standing and sitting outside of a tent. The tent was located on the southeast side of the hill on City Property.
I immediately recognized the above individuals from prior police contacts, where they were found trespassing on City Property. During the prior police contacts, they were all advised and cited for trespassing on City Property.
I ordered the above individuals away from the tent. They complied with my orders without incident. South Pasadena PD Sergeant Robledo #180 and South Pasadena Officer Burgos #203 arrived on scene and assisted me.
I arrested the above individuals for PC 602(o)-Trespassing and PC 647(e)-Illegal lodging. The above individuals admitted to having property at the above location which belonged to them.
Incident to arrest, SPPD Officer Burgos searched Megowan and found a plastic bindle in his right front pants coin pocket. I opened the plastic bindle which contained a crystal substance. Based on my training and experience, I recognized the substance to be crystal

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