People v. Siwek

Defendant, Raymond Siwek, appeals his convictions on two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine in violation of section 401 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 561h, par. 1401). Defendant also appeals the denial of his motion for a new trial. We affirm.

FACTS

The following background is taken from the hearing on defendant’s motions to suppress evidence and from his trial. Defendant joined the Chicago police department in 1968. From 1976 to 1981, defendant worked in the gang crimes unit, involved with gangs and narcotics. Later, he was transferred…