Lester Conway wrote: ↑30 Jul 2024, 22:06
Can you describe the exact location and circumstances under which you first observed Mr. Bathsheba driving on the incorrect side of the highway?
Due to the time that has elapsed since the arrest, I cannot recall this information.
Did you see where Mr. Bathsheba was coming from?
The north.
How long did it take you to make a U-turn and initiate the stop after you observed the infraction?
Due to the time that has elapsed since the arrest, I cannot recall this information.
Can you explain what you did, to conduct this traffic stop?
Followed standard SD protocol for a traffic stop.
Can you confirm how many marked bills you found on Mr. Bathsheba during your search?
2 marked bills in his vehicle and 1 marked bill on his persons, as stated in my witness statement.
When you found the bills, did you immediately believe that they were stolen?
Yes.
How did you determine that these bills were stolen?
They were clearly marked with a dye pack.
Did the defendant tell you anything regarding where they got the bills from?
Due to the time that has elapsed since the arrest, I cannot recall this information.
Did you look into these claims?
Due to the time that has elapsed since the arrest, I cannot recall this information.
You mentioned that another deputy searched Mr. Bathsheba’s bike. Were you present during that search?
Yes.
Can you tell us what was found in the bike when it was searched?
2 marked bills, as stated in my witness statement.
Did you see with your own eyes, that there was packed cash inside of the bike before the other deputy told you there was?
Due to the time that has elapsed since the arrest, I cannot recall this information.
God bless and God speed,