Richard Wayne Plue v. State of Indiana

── Richard Wayne Plue v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-00638 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 02, 2024 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Madison Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Altice and Judge Kenworthy concur Elwood Police Lieutenant Marcus Shoppell stopped Plue’s vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign and having an opaque license plate. Officer Shoppell, who had activated his body camera, immediately requested a K9 officer before leaving his vehicle to speak to Plue. Although the request for a K9 Officer was prompted by Officer Shoppell’s familiarity with Plue, calling for a K9 officer as backup was commonplace for Elwood police.