People v. Castillo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Roger S. Hayes, J.

Defendant was indicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree. Defendant moved to sup*238press cocaine recovered from his shopping bag as well as his statements to the police. The court conducted a Mapp/Huntley hearing. Based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law stated below, defendant’s motions to suppress are denied.

Findings of Fact

The People presented a single witness, Police Officer George Hellmer. Defendant did not present any witnesses. The court finds that Officer Hellmer testified openly, did not attempt to…