Darvis Monroe Meadowes v. State Texas

Officer J. J. Strickland of the Houston police department, narcotics division, testified that on the day in question he drove to the 4300-block of Washington Avenue in company with his partner, Officer Jack Farrar, and a man by the name of James Frost. When they stopped, Frost got out of the car and went to a telephone booth in which appellant was standing. After the two engaged in a conversation, Frost returned to the car with appellant. When appellant got in the car and was introduced to Officers Strickland and Farrar, he asked: "Whats the holdup? * * * I have got the bennies. Where is the money?" Strickland replied: "I got the money but I am going to have to see the bennies first." Strickland and appellant then went to the telephone booth, where the latter reached in, got a paper sack, and handed it to Strickland, saying "Here they are." They then returned to the car, at which time Officer Strickland signaled to certain officers who had them under surveillance and who came to the car and placed appellant under arrest.