The Ohio Supreme Court says a traffic stop involving a vehicle in Washington Court House, which did not match the color on the car's registration, was constitutional.
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The justices ruled in favor of a police officer from Washington Court House, who argued his experiences with car thefts involving switched license plates, gave him a “reasonable, articulable” suspicion of criminal activity.
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The driver involved in the traffic stop in question was eventually arrested on outstanding warrants. Justice Michael Donnelly dissented in the ruling, arguing the color discrepancy did not justify a stop and seizure, citing the Fourth Amendment.