[faucetman]

The “legal” definition of a “suspect” varies. Mostly someone more likely to have committed a crime than this guy was (from what we know, now), but usually included in the many definitions is a lower standard as in “a police officer’s belief” that someone may have committed a crime.

In definition 1. or a. maybe not a “suspect”
In definition 2. or b. yes, a “suspect”

Everyone is correct. He both was and wasn’t a suspect.

[mac_truck]

Good points...

If the traffic stop was made because the police thought the driver matched the description of an armed robber in the area that might explain to some degree why the policeman was twitchy.

Marijuana in the car, a concealed weapon and multiple driving without a license prior offenses might explain to some degree why the driver was twitchy.

[dragnet2]

Not talking about the legal definition. Never even mentioned that. I'm referring to this event, this story, the mechanics of a traffic stop when a "suspected armed robbery" is believed to be in a vehicle. Real life stuff which occurred here.

Once again, if cops believe an "Armed robbery suspect" is in a vehicle, they will initiate a "Felony traffic stop". End of story.

Didn't happen here did it?

[dragnet2]

Everyone is correct.

Again, I am talking about real life stuff here, not some legal definition in a book some where.

Then let me ask you an honest question faucetman.

If your in a patrol unit and believe you're making a traffic stop with an, "Armed robbery suspect" inside, are you going to simply stroll up to the window and politely asked to see his ID and registration?