New York Court of Appeals
People v. Leighton R.
November 25, 20252025 NY Slip Op 06534
Summary
The Court of Appeals held that an anonymous 911 report of a shooting supported an automobile stop when evaluated under the totality of the circumstances, including the caller's contemporaneous report, claimed firsthand knowledge, and police corroboration of the vehicle and occupants. The Court also held that the officer had probable cause to search the locked glove compartment after observing a gun and smelling gunpowder through a gap. The Appellate Division's order denying suppression was affirmed.