United States v. Roman

MARK G. MASTROIANNI, United States District Judge

I. INTRODUCTION

In applying for a warrant to search the business and residence of Jamil Roman ("Defendant"), the Government alleged in an affidavit that a confidential informant ("CS") obtained four kilograms of cocaine at Defendant's business, TWC Auto Body, located at 56 Jackson Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts. However, CS-upon agreeing to cooperate with federal law enforcement-affirmed in a written statement that the cocaine was actually delivered to CS's business, located at 712 Boston Road, Springfield, Massachusetts. In light of this…