State v. Coleman

Defendants appeal from conviction of the following crimes: Ben Coleman, four counts of being a common gambler (RCW 9.47.010) and three counts of possession of gambling devices (RCW 9.47.030); David L. Goree and William Y. Priest, two and four counts, respectively, of gambling (RCW 9.47.020).

The charges arose out of incidents beginning January 31, 1968 and ending February 3, 1968. Spokane Police Officer Alfred Langan was assigned to a detail covering gambling activities in the city. On the evening of January 31, Langan, without disclosing his official identity, went to the home of defendant…