People v. Ward

KELLY, Judge.

The defendant, Stephen Ward, appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion for return of seized property. We affirm.

The defendant and his roommate, Richard Silverstein, were selling controlled substances out of their apartment. Following a sale of cocaine to undercover agents, the defendant was arrested. Pursuant to plea negotiations, he subsequently pleaded guilty to conspiracy.

At the time of his arrest, and pursuant to a search warrant, a large quantity of controlled substances was seized. In addition, $1,147.93 in currency was seized from the defendant’s person,…