People v. Celestino
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Tom, J.
On February 20, 1989, undercover Police Officer Fernando Lovera and his backup team were assigned to a "buy and bust” operation in upper Manhattan. At approximately 2:00 p.m., Officer Lovera approached the building designated as 3149 Broadway and, from a distance of approximately 50 to 60 feet, observed defendant, Juan Vargas and an unidentified black male standing and talking outside the building’s entrance. Officer Lovera then saw Vargas enter the building.
Upon reaching the entrance of the building, Officer Lovera, now standing within two feet of defendant, asked…
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