Opinion ID: 1817269
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Heading: did the court err in permitting introduction of evidence concerning certain weapons and suspicious acts?

Text: Frank, Sr. first contends the trial court improperly admitted the survival rifle and the .22 revolver absent proof that these were used in this crime. However, we have held articles such as tools or weapons found near the place where defendant was arrested may be admitted into evidence. Hubbard v. State, 437 So.2d 430, 436 (Miss. 1983); Wilkins v. State, 264 So.2d 411, 413 (Miss. 1972). The record indicates Frank, Sr. was arrested in California in the same automobile that was seen in Mississippi and searched in Texas. Additionally, we are of the opinion the rifle and revolver had legitimate probative value to corroborate Rico's testimony and were therefore properly admitted into evidence. Secondly it is argued Frank, Sr. was prejudiced by testimony concerning the arrest and incarceration of the Cabello boys in Texas shortly after the crime in Corinth, Mississippi. The testimony of a New Braunfels police officer was introduced to show the legality of the inventory search of the Cabellos' automobile, which produced evidence introduced in the present trial. Obviously, it was essential to the introduction of such evidence to show that it was obtained by a constitutionally permitted search. The jury heard no details of the offense; the officer simply said, They [the boys] were under detention for an offense committed in our city. Further, defense counsel interposed no objection. We are of the opinion there was no error in the introduction of this testimony.