Defendant's suppression motion was properly denied. There is no basis upon which to disturb the court's credibility determinations, which are supported by the record. The police properly approached a van bearing a stolen license plate and other indicia of being a stolen vehicle. After defendant put his hands in his waistband and ignored the officer's command to show his hands, the officer reasonably believed that defendant was armed and dangerous, and properly drew his weapon...
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