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New York State Police troopers were called by New York State Corrections Officers at the facility on Saturday, Jan. 13 regarding reports of a woman in possession of various drugs.
According to police, further investigation determined that Queens resident Anna Whitworth, 28, was attempting to bring crack-cocaine, marijuana and a quantity of unspecified pills into the Green Haven Correctional Facility.
Police arrested Whitworth, charging her with felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and promoting prison contraband. She was also cited for unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Following arraignment at the Town of Pleasant Valley Court, Whitworth was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond. She is due back in the Town of Beekman Court on Thursday to answer the charges.
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