People v. Clark

Prior to March 12, 1968, police had received information from what was described by the arresting officer as a “reliable informant” that “Sycamore Sonny” was using and dealing in narcotics at 1801% Sycamore Avenue in Los Angeles. The informant had stated that the suspect drove a blue Cadillac. Armed with the information, officers staked out the four-unit apartment building in which 1801% Sycamore Avenue was located. On several occasions, they observed appellant leave the building and drive away in a blue Cadillac. On March 12, the officers saw two women go into the building and return from…