Commonwealth v. Spence

WIEAND, Judge:

In this criminal action, the trial court suppressed evidence obtained by electronic interception and also evidence subsequently seized from the defendant’s vehicle. The Common*550wealth appealed. It has certified that the court’s suppression of evidence has substantially handicapped the prosecution.1

In August, 1990, state police were able to enlist the services of Donald Dentici, a confidential informant, to assist in the investigation of illegal drug activities in Armstrong County.2 Pursuant thereto, he agreed to permit the interception and recording of telephone conversations with…