13-3891. Right of officer to break into
building


An officer, in order to make an arrest either by virtue of a warrant, or when
authorized to make such arrest for a felony without a warrant, as provided in section
13-3883, may break open a door or window of any building in which the person to be
arrested is or is reasonably believed to be, if the officer is refused admittance after
he has announced his authority and purpose.