Jones v. State

Eldridge, Judge.

After a bench trial, the trial court found Timothy Jones guilty of possession of cocaine. On appeal, he challenges the denial of his motion to suppress. We affirm the trial court’s ruling.

Gwinnett County Police Officer Mike Adams testified at the motion to suppress hearing. Adams testified that he routinely conducts patrols of an area of the county that includes a townhouse complex on Beaver Springs Lane. “I go there every single day[ ], it is one of our target areas.” This area is a high crime area and known for drug sales. “I’ve made several cases out of Beaver Springs Lane.…