Wagner v. State

Beasley, Chief Judge.

Wagner appeals his conviction of possession and sale of cocaine (OCGA § 16-13-30). The narcotics division of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department employed a confidential informant known as “Jeff” to introduce Deputy Tim Johnson, working undercover, to Wagner. Shortly thereafter, Wagner began procuring cocaine for Johnson. The transactions followed a predictable pattern: Johnson would approach Wagner, who would accompany him to a public telephone. Wagner would make a call, and Johnson would give money to Wagner. A drug dealer would drive to Wagner’s location; Wagner…