People v. Williams

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lupiano, J.

At the relevant times herein, the police had defendant under continuous surveillance. They observed him engaged with one Harrison in a repetitive pattern of conduct involving numerous transfers of cash for glassine envelopes. Each transaction followed a pattern in which the buyers would speak to defendant and hand him money. Defendant would then say something to Harrison, who would reach behind the door of 106 West 137th Street, pick up a brown bag, remove a glassine envelope and give it to the buyer. This activity commenced when the officer saw defendant and…