State v. Norrington

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant Norrington is charged by indictment with the offense of having cocaine under his control in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. The State appeals the grant of defendant’s motion to suppress evidence, the residue of cocaine found on a crack pipe in defendant’s possession. Held:

Two deputy sheriffs traveled in a marked patrol car to an area known for the buying and selling of drugs. One of the deputies saw defendant sitting alone, approached defendant, and engaged in conversation with him, explaining who he was and why he was there. The deputy,…