Opinion ID: 812696
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Third Controlled Buy

Text: On March 20, 2009, ATF agents met with the CI to prepare for the third controlled buy. Agents searched the CI and his vehicle for narcotics, firearms, and currency and found none. They provided the CI with $2,200 to purchase crack cocaine from the defendant. In addition to providing the CI with an audio-recording device and transmitter, the agents also provided him with a video-recording device. A surveillance team again monitored the buy. After stopping at a gas station for five or six minutes, the CI arrived at the Citgo parking lot located at 99th Street and Vincennes Avenue. The defendant walked over to the CI’s vehicle and spoke to the CI. The defendant then drove out of the parking lot and returned a short time later, re-approaching the CI’s vehicle and engaging in another conversation with him. The CI then exited the Citgo lot and traveled to the debriefing location, where he met with ATF agents. The agents retrieved the crack cocaine he purchased, as well as the transmitter and recording devices. Agents searched the CI and his vehicle for narcotics, firearms, and currency and found none. The purchased crack cocaine weighed approximately 64 grams. 6 No. 11-3097