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Dutchess County resident Christian Blades, age 31, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Oct. 24, following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force.
According to Det. Lt. Adam Harris of the task force agents identified Blades as a dealer and made "numerous" fentanyl purchases from him throughout the city.
Blades was charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.
Harris said Blades is facing several additional charges related to this investigation.
"The Drug Task Force continues to warn members of the community that fentanyl is extremely dangerous and is one of the causes of hundreds of overdose deaths in Dutchess County over the past several years," Harris said.
If anyone has information regarding this case or any other individuals selling drugs in Dutchess County, they are urged to contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or by emailing DrugTaskForceTips@gmail.com.
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