Opinion ID: 1298434
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 11

Heading: Prior Drug Arrest History

Text: The State further relies upon information obtained from the Saline County sheriff's office dispatcher and from the Crete Police Department regarding Lee's drug arrest history to support the conclusion that Mulbery and Lytle had reasonable suspicion to detain Lee. Testimony was presented at the motion to suppress hearing that Mulbery and Lytle were aware of Lee's drug arrest history when they detained her while awaiting the arrival of Uher and the drug dog. Mulbery testified that while Uher was en route to the recreation area with the drug dog, Uher informed Mulbery and Lytle that Lee had prior drug arrests. An individual's criminal history may be a relevant factor when determining whether an officer has reasonable suspicion to detain an individual. U.S. v. Sandoval, 29 F.3d 537 (10th Cir.1994) (cases collected). However, such history cannot form the sole basis to determine reasonable suspicion to support detention. Id. See, also, People v. Ortiz, 317 Ill.App.3d 212, 738 N.E.2d 1011, 250 Ill.Dec. 542 (2000). We therefore conclude that Lee's prior drug arrest history is an appropriate factor for inclusion within the totality of the circumstances in our ultimate determination of reasonable suspicion.