Patricia Leighanne Roberts v. State of Indiana

── Patricia Leighanne Roberts v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02099 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 16, 2025 Author: Judge Elaine Brown County of Origin: Noble Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Altice and Judge Tavitas concur On March 25, 2022, Kendallville Police Officer Justin Beall initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle due to “[i]mproper display of a license plate.” Transcript Volume III at 37. Officer Blake Kugler arrived at the scene to assist shortly thereafter. Terry Young was the driver of the vehicle, and Roberts was in the front passenger seat. Officer Beall was traveling with his “canine partner,” Frodo, at the time of the stop. Id. at 10. “Frodo is certified to locate methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA[.]” Transcript Volume II at 246.