Commonwealth v. Alleyne

Kern, Leila R., J.

Defendants were indicted by the grand jury for a number of offenses including trafficking in cocaine and possession of firearms and ammunition. Two of the named defendants, Brian Hatch and Peter Alleyne nowmove to suppress the physical evidence seized and any statements made pursuant to their arrest and a search of their vehicles on August 24, 2006. For the following reasons, the defendants’ motions are DENIED.

BACKGROUND

It is undisputed that on May 12, 2006 the Essex County District Attorney’s office submitted an application for a wiretap warrant to Superior Court Judge…