People v. Jones

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him of criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth degree. Defendant was on the front porch of a dwelling at 132 Montana Street, Buffalo, when police officers arrived to execute a search warrant for the upper apartment. Defendant did not reside at that address. As a police officer ascended the stairs, defendant began to climb the stairs behind him. Another officer ascending the stairs behind defendant observed defendant throw two plastic bags on the stairs. A third officer retrieved the bags and…