Commonwealth v. Wade

Agnes, A.J.

Introduction

The defendant is charged with a variety of drug offenses including possession and distribution charges relating to heroin, cocaine, and marijuana among others as set forth in an eleven-count indictment. He has filed a pretrial motion to suppress evidence seized by the Worcester Police during a series of events on September 16, 2002 as described below.

Findings of Fact

On September 16, 2002, members of the Worcester Police department Vice Squad, under the direction of Sergeant Timothy O’Connor, were engaged in an investigation of illegal drug selling by the defendant Aaron…