UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff – v. DAVONTA D. BROGDON
June 8, 2026·25-4157·Per Curiam·By Aisha Johnson
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Davonta Brogdon's motion to suppress evidence. The court found no reversible error in the determination of reasonable suspicion and probable cause.
Davonta Brogdon pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He appealed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence found during a vehicle stop.
The court’s reasoning
The court found that the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle based on a be-on-the-lookout notice. Additionally, the detection of marijuana odor provided probable cause for the search.
What it means going forward
The decision upholds the use of reasonable suspicion and probable cause in vehicle searches.
