Mitchell v. State

Cooper, Judge.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of possession of cocaine and appeals the denial of his motion for new trial.

Officer R. J. Moon responded to an anonymous telephone call re ceived by the Manchester police department about a disturbance being created by an intoxicated person at the Huddle House. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the officer observed appellant standing on the sidewalk. After appellant was identified by several patrons of the restaurant as the person who had caused the disturbance, Officer Moon went outside to talk to appellant. As the officer approached, appellant…