Dunbar v. Commonwealth

ANNUNZIATA, Judge.

Tyrone Dunbar (“defendant”) was convicted by bench trial of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of Code § 18.2-248. On appeal, defendant contends: 1) the trial court erred by admitting evidence that he committed prior crimes, and 2) the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction. We find no error and affirm.

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FACTUAL BACKGROUND

On January 28, 1997, Chesterfield County police executed a search warrant for cocaine and cocaine paraphernalia at defendant’s apartment. Upon entry, police found defendant standing alone in the living room. Underneath…