People v. Merolla

On the morning of September 30, 1958, three investigators attached to the New York Waterfront Commission, New York Harbor, and a detective from the Kings County District Attorney’s office were stationed upon a promenade overlooking Pier No. 2 at the Brooklyn waterfront. They observed the activities of defendant from 7:05 to 7:40 a.m. He was standing below them but about 100 feet distant, in front but somewhat to the side of Pier No. 2. On that pier was erected an enclosed structure, with an open ramp immediately alongside, jutting out into the water. The area where defendant was standing was…