Bruce v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Harry Wayne Bruce, was convicted of commercial gambling. The sole issue in his appeal is whether a City of Atlanta police officer, who is also a deputy sheriff of Fulton County, has the authority to apply for, obtain and execute a search warrant in Clayton County. OCGA §§ 17-5-20 and 17-5-21 provide that any officer of this state or its political subdivisions charged with the duty of enforcing the criminal laws may apply for a search warrant. OCGA § 17-5-24 also provides that “[t]he search warrant. . . shall be directed for execution to all peace officers…