Commonwealth v. Flores

INTRODUCTION

The defendant, Sabino Flores, Jr. (“Flores”), moves to suppress cash seized from his person and contraband seized from the ground following his arrest. The defendant also seeks to suppress a statement made at the scene of the arrest and a statement made during his booking at the police station. Flores has been charged •with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, subsequent offense, possession of marijuana, and assault and battery on a police officer. As grounds for his motions, the defendant asserts that there was no probable cause to arrest him and, thus, that the…