Laterza v. Commonwealth

OPINION

THOMPSON, Judge.

Christopher P. Laterza appeals from a judgment of the Boone Circuit Court following his Alford plea to possession of a controlled substance in the first degree. Pursuant to his plea agreement, Laterza reserved the right to appeal the denial of his suppression motion. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm.

After receiving complaints of drug activity at Laterza’s residence at 908 Caitlin Drive in Union, Kentucky, the Boone County Sheriffs Department established video and visual surveillance of the premises. Thereafter, on July 7, 2006, Detective Steve Hill conducted…