State v. Bowie

ANDERSON, J.:

Gilbert Bowie appeals his conviction and sentence for trafficking in cocaine, 400 grams or more. He argues the trial court erred in refusing to suppress cocaine seized from a hotel room because the affidavit to the search warrant lacked probable cause. We affirm. 1

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On April 27, 2001, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies with the Richland County Sheriffs Department drove to the Days Inn on Garner’s Ferry Road looking for a motel room reserved by Donald Williams, a known local drug dealer, and held for “Mr. Gill.” The officers set up surveillance of the…