Accused Drug Dealer Nabbed During Warrant Search In Dutchess

City of Poughkeepsie resident Rackish Salmon, 35, was taken into custody by the Dutchess County Task Force on Friday, Aug. 23, following the execution of a search warrant of his South Cherry Street home.

Investigators said that the warrant came as a result of an investigation into drug sales that were taking place at Salmon’s home and in surrounding neighborhoods. While searching Salmon’s residence, they recovered 20 grams of heroin and cocaine, $3,000 in cash, scales and packaging materials.

Salmon was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, a felony. He was arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail. Police noted that Salmon may face additional charges. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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