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Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA
Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA Two men are facing charges after a multi-agency investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine across the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and New York City, Dutchess County prosecutors said.  Tysheed McPhee, 30, and Raquan Storts, 33, were arrested in late April following a probe into narcotics trafficking in the region, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Wednesday, May 6.  Authorities said the investigation began after agents identified the pair as allegedly working together to distribute drugs throughout Dutchess County, …
Crack Cocaine Dealer Caught At Apartment Complex In Dutchess County: DA Crack Cocaine Dealer Caught At Apartment Complex In Dutchess County: DA
Crack Cocaine Dealer Caught At Apartment Complex In Dutchess County: DA A 30-year-old man has been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in Dutchess County that involved multiple undercover purchases, authorities said.  Justin M. James, of Poughkeepsie, was taken into custody on the morning of Thursday, April 9, at the Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartment Complex in the City of Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced on Friday, April 10. Investigators said the case began after agents identified James as a suspected dealer selling narcotics in the Poughkeepsie and Pleasant Valley areas. Over the cours…
“We Will Find You”: DA Warns Dealers, Touts Record Year Of Drug Arrests, Raids In Dutchess “We Will Find You”: DA Warns Dealers, Touts Record Year Of Drug Arrests, Raids In Dutchess
“We Will Find You”: DA Warns Dealers, Touts Record Year Of Drug Arrests, Raids In Dutchess Authorities in Dutchess County are warning dealers to watch out after recording their most aggressive and productive year on record for drug busts in 2025, targeting suspects across the county with a surge of raids, arrests, and seizures.    According to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office, their Drug Task Force executed 37 search warrants and raids, made 75 felony arrests, conducted 230 covert drug purchases, and seized 10 illegal handguns during last year — the highest totals in the unit’s 36-year history.  Task Force Coordinator Adam Harris said the operations w…
CAUGHT: Drug Dealer Sells Narcotics To Undercover Agents In Dutchess, DA Says CAUGHT: Drug Dealer Sells Narcotics To Undercover Agents In Dutchess, DA Says
Caught: Drug Dealer Sells Narcotics To Undercover Agents In Dutchess, DA Says A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with felony drug offenses following a targeted investigation into narcotics sales at a Dutchess residence, authorities announced.  Latif S. Reid-Ogarro, 31, was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 9, after a search warrant was executed at his Carroll Street residence in Poughkeepsie by Drug Task Force Agents and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (SWAT), the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced on Thursday, April 10.  The warrant followed a series of undercover drug bu…
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA A five-month investigation into narcotics sales in Rockland County has resulted in the arrest of five alleged dealers accused of trafficking crack and powder cocaine throughout the county. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh, the five were taken down in Spring Valley, Haverstraw, and Ramapo. The investigation, led by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, culminated in the arrests of Jose Pena of Garnerville, Mario Amaya of Spring Valley, Daquan Leary of Suffern, Eric Hayden of Pomona, and Jonathan Albizures of Spring…
Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says
Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says A Poughkeepsie man wanted in connection with a significant drug bust in East Fishkill has been arrested following a community tip, authorities announced. Michael S. Birney, 32, was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 5, after Drug Task Force Agents located him near Hooker Avenue and South Hamilton Street. Birney was arrested without incident, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. Birney's arrest comes nearly a month after those of Stephen Bai and Angela Martinez, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Birney had been under investigation by the Drug Task Force, wh…
Dealer From Dutchess Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say Dealer From Dutchess Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say
Dealer From Dutchess Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was busted by a drug task force following an investigation, and making "buys."  Dutchess County resident Haitham A. Dasan, age 48, of Poughkeepsie was picked up by the District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force on Thursday, Nov. 1 in an of Poughkeepse known as the "South Side." According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris with the task force, agents have been investigating the sale of narcotics and other drugs in the area, specifically the sale of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine (crystal meth).  Drug Task Force Agents identified the dea…
Dealer Selling Near Entrance To Hudson Valley Schools Busted By Drug Task Force: Police Dealer Selling Near Entrance To Hudson Valley Schools Busted By Drug Task Force: Police
Dealer Selling Near Entrance To Hudson Valley Schools Busted By Drug Task Force: Police An alleged drug dealer was busted at his home steps away from two schools selling fentanyl and crystal meth in the region. Dutchess County resident William Frenza, age 59, of Pawling, was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6, during a warrant search of his home by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Task Force agents had been working on an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, also known as “crystal meth,” fentanyl, and other dangerous drugs in the town of Pawling for a significant amount of time.  Harri…
Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Nabbed With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine By Drug Task Force, Police Say Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Nabbed With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Nabbed With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine By Drug Task Force, Police Say An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was nabbed with two kilos of cocaine and heroin during a bust by an area Drug Task Force. Rockland County resident Darryl Wright, age 41, of Pearl River, was charged on Thursday, Oct. 24, with criminal possession of a controlled substance, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh.  According to Walsh, the bust came following a six-month investigation into narcotics sales in the Town of Orangetown. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, task force agents and the Orangetown Police Department searched Wright's Pearl River home, which resulted in the seizur…