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Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted for Second time, police say Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted for Second time, police say
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Bused For Second Time A Hudson Valley fentanyl dealer recently released from jail has been busted again, this time with alleged drugs and a gun. Dutchess County resident Jose J. Cruz, age 22, of Poughkeepsie, was charged multiple drugs and a weapon charge on Monday, April 15, in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, Drug Task Force agents had been investigating the sale of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs in the Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park areas.  The investigation led to the Drug Task Force identifying Jose J. Cruz, age 22, of the town of Poughkeepsie…
Dutchess County Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced To Prison Dutchess County Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced To Prison
Dutchess County Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced To Prison A 48-year-old Hudson Valley fentanyl dealer has been sentenced to prison following a guilty plea. Related: Accused Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Pleasant Valley Following Drug Task Force Investigation According to Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi, Dutchess County resident Bryan Whittle, of Pleasant Valley, was sentenced on Monday, April 1 to 12-and-half years in state prison and five years post-release supervision.  Whittle pleaded guilty to the charges against him in January. Whittle was arrested on Friday, April 14, 2023, following an investigation led by the Dut…
Police Raid 3 Illegal Pot Shops In Poughkeepsie Police Raid 3 Illegal Pot Shops In Poughkeepsie
Police Raid 3 Illegal Pot Shops In Poughkeepsie Police raided three alleged illegal pot shops in the region with warrants after receiving complaints from residents. The raids took place on Tuesday, March 5 at the following locations in the city of Poughkeepsie: 13 Academy St. 25 Academy St. 196 Main St. According to Det. Sgt. Terrance Beam of the Poughkeepsie Police, the unlicensed dispensaries that allegedly sold pot were searched after police received complaints from residents and issues with parking. No arrests were made, but a "lot" of pot in different forms was confiscated from each, Beam said. An investigation is continuing into…
Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot In East Fishkill, Police Say Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot In East Fishkill, Police Say
Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot In East Fishkill, Police Say A Hudson Valley man known for his makeshift "dispensary bus" was busted for allegedly selling cannabis to people under the age of 21. The arrest took place in Dutchess County around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26 in East Fishkill. According to East Fishkill Police, Orange County resident Eli E. Herrera, age 22, of Monroe, was charged with criminal sale of cannabis and unlawful sale of cannabis. Herrera's arrest comes following an investigation by the East Fishkill Police and the Dutchess County Drug Task Force.  The investigation found that Herrera allegedly sold cannabis out the rear of…
Poughkeepsie Duo Nabbed With Gun, Drugs By Task Force, Police Say Poughkeepsie Duo Nabbed With Gun, Drugs By Task Force, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Duo Nabbed With Gun, Drugs By Task Force, Police Say A Hudson Valley man and woman were allegedly nabbed with a loaded gun and drugs during an operation by a drug task force. The arrests took place in Dutchess County, on Thursday, Feb. 15 in Poughkeepsie. According to Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, James E. Morris, age 51, and Jonette Drake, age 43, both of Poughkeepsie, were charged after an investigation into drug sales in the area. The two were busted when Morris sold cocaine to the Drug Task Force multiple times, said Harris.  At the time of his arrest Drake, who was with Morris, was found to be in&nb…
Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says
Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says Large gun trafficking and narcotics networks were busted and seven suspects were arrested during raids in the region. The networks and suspects were operating out of Dutchess County, mostly in the Poughkeepsie area, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. The arrests were made on Wednesday, Feb. 14 throughout Dutchess County. According to James, the gun trafficking network sold ghost guns and assault-style rifles and the narcotics trafficking network distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl in Dutchess County.  The takedowns recovere…
Fentanyl Dealing Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Police Say Fentanyl Dealing Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealing Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Police Say Two fentanyl dealers were nabbed in the Hudson Valley in separate busts following an investigation into drug sales in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force arrested James Scott, age 35, of Poughkeepsie for the criminal sale of a controlled substance, said Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force had actively been investigating the sale of fentanyl in the City of Poughkeepsie, this investigation led to the arrest of Scott, Harris said.  Harris said in a second warrant arrest, the task force na…
Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed Near Poughkeepsie Elementary School, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed Near Poughkeepsie Elementary School, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed Near Poughkeepsie Elementary School, Police Say An accused drug dealer was nabbed with a large quantity of fentanyl for sale in front of an elementary school in the region, police said. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the City of Poughkeepsie in front of Clinton Elementary School. According to Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, Joseph P. Parquet, age 32, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell during an ongoing investigation by the task force. The task force has been c…
Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed During Investigation In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed During Investigation In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed During Investigation In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with the sale of a controlled substance during an ongoing investigation into fentanyl and drug sales in the region. Orange County resident Takai Jackson, age 27, of Newburgh, was busted by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force on Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Poughkeepsie. According to Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County task force, during the investigation Jackson was identified as moving drugs in the region. As a result, he was taken into custody at which time fentanyl and cocaine were found in his possession, Harris said. He was charged with criminal possession o…
Drug-Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed During Search, Police Say Drug-Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed During Search, Police Say
Drug-Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed During Search, Police Say Two alleged drug dealers off the streets following a bust by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force in collaboration with local police. The incident -- which took two illegal handguns and narcotics off the streets --  took place in Dutchess County on Thursday, Jan. 4 on Wagon Wheel Road in the town of Hyde Park, said Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Harris said the warrant search was the result of an ongoing investigation by the task force into local drug sales. Arrested during the search included Terrance A. Warren, age 30, and Bryant N. Rojas-Hill, age 31, both from the town of…
Dutchess County DA William Grady Retires After 40 Years On Job Dutchess County DA William Grady Retires After 40 Years On Job
Dutchess County DA William Grady Retires After 40 Years On Job After 40 years on the job, a Hudson Valley district attorney is retiring to spend time with his family and well, relax. Dutchess County District Attorney William "Bill" Grady was honored during a gathering on Monday, Dec. 11 at the Poughkeepsie Grandview. During the event, Grady said, "It had been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Dutchess County as their District Attorney." With a total of 50 years in law enforcement under his belt, Grady said his entire career has been dedicated to holding offenders accountable, ensuring that the needs of crime victims were met, and…
6 Dealers Nabbed In Dutchess County Holiday Crackdown, Drug Task Force Says 6 Dealers Nabbed In Dutchess County Holiday Crackdown, Drug Task Force Says
6 Dealers Nabbed In Dutchess County Holiday Crackdown, Drug Task Force Says To "clean up the streets" from drug dealers before the holidays, a Hudson Valley drug task force initiated a special operation, arresting six alleged dealers. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force initiated "Operation Silent Night" in early October in an attempt to aggressively investigate and arrest drug dealers before the holidays. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, the sole purpose of the operation was to disrupt the flow of narcotics in Dutchess County by holding street-level dealers accountable.  During the operation, agents went to work …
Dutchess County Drug Task Force To Add Additional Agents To Battle Narcotics Epidemic Dutchess County Drug Task Force To Add Additional Agents To Battle Narcotics Epidemic
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Adds Agents To help battle the growing drug epidemic across the region, a Hudson Valley drug task force is adding additional investigations. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports that the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department are each adding additional investigators. The Drug Task Force is made up of members from: Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office City of Beacon Police City of Poughkeepsie Police Town of Poughkeepsie Police Town of East Fishkill Police Town of Hyde Park Police "The investigators assig…
Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealer Selling Within Feet Of HS Nabbed During Raid, Police Say Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealer Selling Within Feet Of HS Nabbed During Raid, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealer Selling Within Feet Of HS Nabbed During Raid, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer has been arrested for selling fentanyl within steps of a high school. Dutchess County resident Maurice Bogle, age 38, of the City of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Nov. 2 during an early-morning raid.  According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, Bogle was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and criminal sale of a controlled substance. Additional charges are pending. The task force has been continuing to investigate drug dealers who peddle fentanyl and has been&nbs…
Busted, Again: Beacon Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say Busted, Again: Beacon Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say
Busted, Again: Beacon Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was in a diversion program to avoid jail for selling narcotics in the region has been busted again for allegedly peddling drugs. Dutchess County resident Stefon Graham, age 33, of Beacon, was charged on a six-count indictment on Monday, Oct. 30 by a grand jury following an investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force, Graham allegedly continued to sell narcotics after his arrest by the Drug Task Force in August 2022.  As the result of his original arrest, Graham pled guilty to criminal pos…
Two Poughkeepsie Men Busted With Fentanyl During Drug Task Force Raid, Police Say Two Poughkeepsie Men Busted With Fentanyl During Drug Task Force Raid, Police Say
Two Poughkeepsie Men Busted With Fentanyl During Drug Task Force Raid, Police Say Two Hudson Valley men are behind bars after being nabbed by a drug task force for allegedly dealing fentanyl in the area. Dutchess County residents Kenyatta Jackson, age 33, and Zaccia Curtis, age 21, both of the City of Poughkeepsie, were charged on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell following an investigation into drug sales in the region. "The Dutchess County Drug Task Force said the unit has been continuing to aggressively investigate drug dealers who sell poison in our communities," said Det. Sgt. Adam …
Pot Shop Employee Busted Selling To Minors In East Fishkill, Police Say Pot Shop Employee Busted Selling To Minors In East Fishkill, Police Say
Pot Shop Employee Busted Selling To Minors In East Fishkill, Police Say A Hudson Valley pot shop employee was busted for allegedly selling marijuana to minors during an investigation by a drug task force. Vikasreddy Sumreddy, age 25, from the City of Poughkeepsie, was arrested in Dutchess County in the town of East Fishkill on Tuesday, Sept. 26. He was charged with three counts of criminal sale of cannabis, said Det. Lt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Additional charges may be pending, Harris said. During the month of September, the task force conducted an investigation into cannabis dealers in East Fishkill after receiving complaints…
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted By Task Force, Police Say Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted By Task Force, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted By Task Force, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer was busted by the Drug Task Force following a warrant search of his home. Dutchess County resident Anthony Howlett, age 32, from the town of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 21 with criminal sale of a controlled substance. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, agents opened an investigation into Howlett for selling narcotics in the Poughkeepsie area. Agents searched Howlett's home in Pleasant Valley where drugs were found, police said. Narcotics are often mixed with fentanyl causing a significant number …
Cocaine, Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Cocaine, Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Cocaine, Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A 37-year-old alleged cocaine and fentanyl dealer was nabbed by police investigating drug sales in the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County resident Michael Graham, age 37, of the city of Poughkeepsie was scooped up in Pershing Avenue Park by agents on Thursday, Sept. 14. According to Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, Graham was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance after he was nabbed with large amounts of crack cocaine and fentanyl packaged ready to sell. The arrest came after investigating the sales of fentanyl and crack cocaine i…
Fentanyl Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force In Fishkill, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force In Fishkill, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force In Fishkill, Police Say An alleged drug dealer has been busted by a drug task force for selling fentanyl throughout the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County resident Johann Munoz, 26, of the town of Beekman, was charged on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for the criminal sale of a controlled substance a felony. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force has been investigating the sale of counterfeit prescription oxycodone pills containing deadly fentanyl by Munoz in the town of East Fishkill, the town of Fishkill, and the town of Poughkeepsie, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris coordinator of the task force. Members of the task force appreh…
Suspected Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Caught During Raid Suspected Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Caught During Raid
Suspected Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Caught During Raid A suspected Hudson Valley drug dealer was nabbed following a warrant raid on his home in which drugs were allegedly found. Shawn Jackson, age 42, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell on Thursday, Aug. 17. Jackson was arrested by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force following an ongoing investigation into the sale of drugs in the Main Street corridor of Poughkeepsie, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the task force. The warrant raid was conducted at Jackon's Lakeview Arms Apartment in the town of P…
Alleged Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Nabbed By Task Force Alleged Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Nabbed By Task Force
Alleged Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Nabbed By Task Force An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell following an investigation by a local drug task force. Dutchess County resident Jerry Dixon, age 65, of the town of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Wednesday, July 26 by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, agents served a search warrant at Dixon's home at the Lakeview Arms Apartments, with the assistance of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Detective Division and the City of Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Recovery Unit…
Fugitive Caught: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer On Run For Year Caught By Task Force Fugitive Caught: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer On Run For Year Caught By Task Force
Fugitive Caught: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer On Run For Year Caught By Task Force A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer who had been on the run for more than a year after being indicted by a grand jury for selling fentanyl and crack cocaine has been caught by drug task force agents. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Daniel Curtis Mizzel Jr., age 41, of Poughkeepsie, after he was indicted by a Dutchess County grand jury last summer for selling fentanyl and possession with intent to sell fentanyl and crack cocaine, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the force. Mizzel was a fugitive for almost one year before being apprehended by task force age…
Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say
Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say A spike in the number of overdoses in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of two residents. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reported a significant spike in overdoses in the Dutchess County area over this past weekend. In response, task force agents were deployed into specific areas of Poughkeepsie on Monday, July 24 where two fentanyl dealers were operating in different locations, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the Dutchess County Task Force. Harris the two dealers were operating independently of one another. They include: Timothy Robinson, age 59, of Poughkeepsie, was arres…
Drug Task Force Sweep In Poughkeepsie Nets Mulitple Arrests, Drugs, Gun Drug Task Force Sweep In Poughkeepsie Nets Mulitple Arrests, Drugs, Gun
Drug Task Force Sweep In Poughkeepsie Nets Mulitple Arrests, Drugs, Gun Multiple people were arrested and dangerous drugs and an illegal gun were seized during a warrants sweep in the Hudson Valley. The sweeps took place in Dutchess County early on Tuesday, July 18 in the city and town of Poughkeepsie. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force has been actively investigating the sale of fentanyl and crack cocaine in the Dutchess County area, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the Task Force. As a result of this investigation two search warrants were executed by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s…
Drug Seizure: Poughkeepsie Man Charged With Possession Of Fentanyl, Cocaine Drug Seizure: Poughkeepsie Man Charged With Possession Of Fentanyl, Cocaine
Drug Seizure: Poughkeepsie Man Charged With Possession Of Fentanyl, Cocaine A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after being busted with alleged cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs during a search of an area motel room. Dutchess County resident James R. Scott, age 35, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Tuesday, June 20 following an investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. The task force has been actively investigating the sale of cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs in the Dutchess County area, said Det. Sgt. Adam D. Harris, of the task force.  As a result of this investigation, a search warrant was executed at a motel on Albany Post&nb…
Drug Bust: Cocaine, Cash Seized From Poughkeepsie Man's Home Drug Bust: Cocaine, Cash Seized From Poughkeepsie Man's Home
Drug Bust: Cocaine, Cash Seized From Poughkeepsie Man's Home A 50-year-old Hudson Valley man faces drug charges after authorities seized cocaine and cash from his home, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force into the sale of cocaine in Poughkeepsie and other areas of the county, authorities said.  The investigation ultimately led to a search warrant being executed at the Poughkeepsie home of 50-year-old Gregory Jackson on Friday, June 9, which resulted in the seizure of 6 ounces of cocaine and a significant amount of cash, according to the task force.  Jackson was then arrested an…
Trio Nabbed: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During City of Poughkeepsie Drug Raid, Police Say Trio Nabbed: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During City of Poughkeepsie Drug Raid, Police Say
Trio Nabbed: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During City of Poughkeepsie Drug Raid, Police Say Three Hudson Valley residents have been charged with the criminal sale of a controlled substance following an investigation into drug sales in the region due to overdoses. The arrest took place in Dutchess County on Friday, May 26 at home in the city of Poughkeepsie by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Task Force said agents executed a search warrant with the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit at 339 Mansion St. in the city of Poughkeepsie and arrested these individuals at the scene.  Fentanyl, cocaine, and cash was …
Wappinger Man Nabbed With 'Large Quantity' Of Cocaine, Police Say Wappinger Man Nabbed With 'Large Quantity' Of Cocaine, Police Say
Wappinger Man Nabbed With 'Large Quantity' Of Cocaine, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been busted with an alleged "large quantity" of cocaine and cash following an investigation. Dutchess County resident Anthony J. Gonzales, age 34, of the town of Wappinger was busted on Thursday, May 11, during a search warrant execution by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Gonzales, who was the subject of an investigation into drug sales in the town of Wappinger, the town of East Fishkill, and the surrounding area, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, said Det. Sgt. Adam D. Harris.  As a result of the inve…
Accused Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Pleasant Valley Following Drug Task Force Investigation Accused Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Pleasant Valley Following Drug Task Force Investigation
Accused Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Pleasant Valley Following Drug Task Force Investigation An alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl and cocaine dealer is behind bars without bail following a search of his home. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Friday, April 14, in Pleasant Valley. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force has been actively investigating drug dealers selling fentanyl or any drugs mixed with fentanyl due to the significant amount of drug overdose deaths in Dutchess County, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the task force. During investigations, the task force identified a source of distribution for fentanyl being sold in bags stamped with a Chicago B…
Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Search Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Search
Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Search Two Hudson Valley residents have been charged with alleged possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after a search of their home. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Thursday, March 30 at 400 Maple St., in the City of Poughkeepsie. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Jon M. Lowe, age 36, and Sarah Thomas-Marron, age 31, both of the City of Poughkeepsie, Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Lowe was arraigned at the City of Poughkeepsie Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.  Thomas-Marron was …