People v. Rivera

Defendant Martin Rivera appeals from his conviction for unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to deliver (720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(D) (West 1996)). He argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to quash arrest and to suppress evidence and statements. For reasons that follow, we affirm in part, reverse in part and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

At the suppression hearing, Grundy County sheriffs deputy Angelo Saliese testified that two weeks prior to defendant’s arrest, an informant told him that he could provide information about cocaine coming into the…