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Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force

Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Dealer From Region: Police Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Dealer From Region: Police
Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Dealer From Region: Police An alleged fentanyl dealer is behind bars after being busted during a "buy" by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. Bernard Diggs, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in the area of South Cherry Street on the south side of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, agents focused on Diggs after receiving tips and began buying drugs from him. On Tuesday, agents located Diggs in the area of Cherry Street while he was in the process of conducting a hand-to-hand exchange of narcotics with an unidentified woman, Harris said.…
Two Drug Dealers In Region Nabbed After Residents Complain: Police Two Drug Dealers In Region Nabbed After Residents Complain: Police
Two Drug Dealers In Region Nabbed After Residents Complain: Police Two Hudson Valley alleged drug dealers were nabbed after a drug task force received complaints from residents of drugs being sold on the streets. The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force received reports of narcotic and drug dealing in the area of 60 Carroll Street, a large apartment building on the south side of Poughkeepsie, according to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Agents identified Stephen Bai, age 39, a Poughkeepsie resident, as a dangerous drug dealer operating out of an apartment in that building. Agents were able to make several purchases …
Man From Region Busted By Drug Task Force Following Investigation Man From Region Busted By Drug Task Force Following Investigation
Man From Region Busted By Drug Task Force Following Investigation An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was nabbed following a three-month investigation into the sale of cocaine in the area. Dutchess County resident Shyquan J. Collins, age 32, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Oct. 31, by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, Collins, was investigated for more than three months in the town and city of Poughkeepsie for the sale of cocaine. Agents conducted numerous narcotic transactions with  Collins in both jurisdictions, Harris said. Following his arrest, Collin…
Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Region By Drug Task Force, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Region By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Region By Drug Task Force, Police Say A drug task force took down an alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl dealer after agents made several "buys" from him at several locations.  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 …
Dealer From Region Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say Dealer From Region Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say
Dealer From Region Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say An alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl and cocaine dealer was busted with drugs and a ghost gun during a warrant search of his home. Dutchess County resident George Cintron, age 37, of Beacon, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17, by members of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, Cintron, had been the subject of an investigation into sales of cocaine and fentanyl in the city of Beacon. A court-ordered warrant search of his home located more than 16 ounces of fentanyl, cocaine, ecstasy, and an illegal ghost gun, Harri…
Dealer From Region Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say Dealer From Region Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say
Dealer From Region Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say An alleged drug dealer in the region was busted after he was caught selling cocaine mixed with fentanyl in connection with a fatal car crash. Dutchess County resident Joseph M. Kundrat, age 32, of East Fishkill, was charged on Monday, Sept. 30, following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Task Force agent Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, the task force, initiated an investigation into Kundrat after a request from the East Fishkill Police in connection with a fatal auto crash in which cocaine-laced fentanyl was found. Harris said the drive…
Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Regions: Police Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Regions: Police
Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Regions: Police Following a day of recent drug overdoses in the region, a drug task force nabbed a dealer who was allegedly selling fentanyl and crack cocaine. Dutchess County resident Leonardo De La Cruz, age 25, of Poughkeepsie was charged on Monday, Oct. 7, with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after complaints and tips from residents. Before De La Cruz's arrest, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force had been working on numerous investigations narcotic dealers operating on Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie or municipal parking lot…
Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Dealers From Region In Warrant Takedown: Police Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Dealers From Region In Warrant Takedown: Police
Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Dealers From Region In Warrant Takedown: Police Three alleged Hudson Valley cocaine and fentanyl dealers were busted during a warrant takedown following an investigation sparked by residents' complaints. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, said the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, the investigation began after numerous community members reported this activity to the unit.  "Complaints included narcotic and dangerous drug sales taking place at all hou…
Man From Region Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints Man From Region Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints
Man From Region Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints A man from the region was busted for allegedly selling crack cocaine in a public housing authority area. Dutchess County resident Victor Smith, age 66, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 26 at his Poughkeepsie home. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, the force began an investigation after receiving complaints from residents regarding drug dealers operating in or near Poughkeepsie Housing Authority facilities throughout the city of Poughkeepsie.  Harris said task force agents began purchasing coca…
Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Region, Police Say Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Region, Police Say
Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Region, Police Say Two alleged drug dealers were nabbed with fentanyl, cocaine, and a weapon following an investigation into narcotics sales in the area. The arrests occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Sept. 12, at a residence on Violet Avenue in Hyde Park. The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force investigated narcotics sales after receiving numerous complaints regarding drug activity around the residence, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Drug Task Force. During the investigation, Harris said task force agents were able to purchase fentanyl from Louis J. Nameth, age 54, and c…
Drug Task Force Nabs Fentanyl Dealer From Region Drug Task Force Nabs Fentanyl Dealer From Region
Drug Task Force Nabs Fentanyl Dealer From Region A drug task force nabbed an alleged fentanyl dealer following an ongoing investigation in the region. The arrest occurred in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, Aug. 22. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, the unit has been investigating the transportation and sale of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs being brought into Dutchess County from Orange County in Newburgh.  During the ongoing investigation, the drug dealer was identified as Antwan J. Wakely Jr, age 31, of Newburgh, who sold fentanyl and ot…
Hudson Valley Crystal Meth Dealer Charged Following Raid, Police Say Hudson Valley Crystal Meth Dealer Charged Following Raid, Police Say
Hudson Valley Crystal Meth Dealer Charged Following Raid, Police Say An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer is behind bars following an investigation into crystal meth sales in the region. The warrant search raid occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Aug. 3, on Reservoir Road in Pawling. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, the group has 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.  The investigation led to a residence on Reservoir Road near the entrance to the Pawling Mid…
Trio Nabbed For Drug Ring Based Out Of Hudson Valley Restaurant, Officials Say Trio Nabbed For Drug Ring Based Out Of Hudson Valley Restaurant, Officials Say
Trio Nabbed For Drug Ring Based Out Of Hudson Valley Restaurant, Officials Say Three people face a long list of charges in connection with a cocaine and methamphetamine distribution network that made drug sales at a restaurant in the region, officials announced.  The three arrests were made in Dutchess County following searches conducted at several locations in the City and Town of Poughkeepsie on Thursday, June 27, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Friday, June 28.  According to the Task Force, the searches were executed as part of an investigation into the sale of cocaine and other drugs throughout Poughkeepsie. As…