People v. Cook

The prosecution appeals from a Detroit Recorder’s Court order dismissing the charge against defendant of possession of cocaine, less than fifty grams, MCL 333.7403(2)(a)(iv); MSA 14.15(7403)(2)(a)(iv). Following an evidentiary hearing the court granted defendant’s motion to suppress, ruling that the cocaine was obtained as the result of an illegal search.

On July 25, 1984, police executed a search warrant for the premises at 4415 Fairview in Detroit. Police Officer John Autrey had been present at that address on the previous day when an informant, who had been used in prior cases, made a…