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Dutchess County Man Admits To Assault, Drug Possession
A man in the region is headed for prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge of attempted assault and possession of narcotics.
Dutchess County resident Rakim Paulin, age 43, of Beacon, pleaded on Thursday, Nov. 14, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi.
"The defendant's involvement in both a violent assault and the illegal drug trade shows a clear disregard for the law and the lives of others, Parisi said.
The assault incident occurred on Tuesday, August 20, at Pershing Avenue and Maple Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, the DA's Offi…
Suspect Nabbed In 2022 Murder Of Beacon Man, Police Say
A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man for the murder of another man in 2022 in the parking lot of a housing complex.
Dutchess County resident Naije Perrette, age 24, of Beacon, was arrested on Tuesday, June 11, on Fishkill Ave., in Beacon, for the 2022 murder of Lionell Pitman, age 32, of Beacon, at the Forrestal Heights housing complex.
According to Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police Department, detectives, and Dutchess County Drug Task Force members conducted an operation to arrest Perrette.
Johnson said that Perrette was located in a vehicle on Fis…
Suspect Who Injured 2 Poughkeepsie Cops Nabbed, Police Say
A four-time convicted felon who allegedly rammed a marked police car, seriously injuring two officers, has been captured.
Related: 2 Poughkeepsie Police Officers Hit, Injured By Car
Dutchess County resident Diamond J. Ince, age 29, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Wednesday, May 29, for the Sunday, May 12 incident by members of the Poughkeepsie Police, the Dutchess County Drug Task Force and the New York State Police.
According to Det. Sgt. Terrence Beam of the city of Poughkeepsie, during a traffic stop, Ince intentionally rammed the police vehicle, leaving two off…
Hudson Valley 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…
Fentanyl Dealing Duo Nabbed In Hudson Valley By Task Force, 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…
Drug Seizure: Hudson Valley 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…
