James E. McCoy v. State of Indiana

── James E. McCoy v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22S-CR-00294 Court: Indiana Supreme Court Date: August 29, 2022 Author: Justice Christopher Goff County of Origin: Cass Category: Criminal Decision: Reversed and Remanded Justice Rush, Justice David, and Justice Slaughter concur. Justice Massa concurs in result Officer Cody Scott, while on patrol for the Logansport Police Department, received a tip of a nearby robbery in progress. The pedestrian who reported this tip to Officer Scott described the suspect and identified the victim’s residence, adding that the victim himself—James McCoy—had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.1 Upon arriving at the house, Officer Scott observed McCoy, confirmed his identity, and The transcript reveals that the arrest warrant may have been related to unpaid fines and court costs McCoy had incurred. Tr. Vol. II, p.