E.D.Ky.: Continuation stop was supported by RS based on routine questions and observations

“The evidence in this case supports the conclusion that the length of the stop was supported by reasonable suspicion, and the encounter was reasonably related in scope to the purpose of the stop. Trooper Vanhoose testified that after he stopped Simms, he asked for his license, registration and proof of insurance, all routine requests to ensure that the vehicle and driver follow the law. What he observed was that Simms related travelling from Louisville to Ashland to visit family for three days. However, he had no luggage and informed officers he only needed the clothes he was wearing, he presented with nervous twitches such as tapping on the steering wheel and avoided eye contact with the officers, and stated that he had not rented the vehicle he was driving. Finally, Vanhoose testified that based upon his training, two vehicles traveling close together, one matching description of vehicle allegedly moving narcotics, all led him to believe that something else was going on.” The stop was about 14 minutes until the search occurred. United States v. Simms, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 245232 (E.D. Ky. Nov. 16, 2020),* adopted as modified, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 244568 (E.D. Ky. Dec. 30, 2020).*