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Overdose Concerns Lead To Drug Bust: 5 Arrested In Hudson Valley, Police Say Overdose Concerns Lead To Drug Bust: 5 Arrested In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Overdose Concerns Lead To Drug Bust: 5 Arrested In Hudson Valley, Police Say Authorities apprehended five people in a major drug bust in Dutchess County after overdoses led to investigators linking a residence to fentanyl and cocaine sales, authorities said. The investigation centered around 7 Jones St. in the Town of Poughkeepsie following numerous community complaints and reports of overdoses in the area. Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force agents soon began making controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine at the location, officials announced on Wednesday, March 5.  On Monday, March 3, agents arrested 35-year-old Joseph Nap…

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by Ben Crnic
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DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says
Drug Bust: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says An alleged fentanyl dealer linked to an apartment in a known hotspot for drug activity in Dutchess County has been apprehended as part of an ongoing narcotics crackdown, authorities announced.  The investigation centered around the South Clinton Street area in Poughkeepsie, where the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has been looking into drug sales following months of complaints from the community.  During the investigation, Drug Task Force agents purchased fentanyl from 21-year-old Micael E. Sedano, who was reportedly dealing drugs from 4 …

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by Ben Crnic
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DRUG RAID: Fentanyl, Cocaine, Cash Seized From Poughkeepsie Pair, DA Says DRUG RAID: Fentanyl, Cocaine, Cash Seized From Poughkeepsie Pair, DA Says
Drug Raid: Fentanyl, Cocaine, Cash Seized From Poughkeepsie Pair, DA Says A major drug bust in Dutchess County led to the arrests of two alleged high-level narcotics dealers after coordinated raids in Poughkeepsie, authorities announced. The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force executed simultaneous search warrants on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at a residence on Marshall Street and the Poughkeepsie Commons Apartment Complex, the DA's office announced Tuesday, Feb. 18. The operation resulted in the seizure of large quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, packaging materials, scales, U.S. currency, and two vehicles, officials said. Th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police A months-long investigation into narcotics sales in Dutchess County has led to the arrest of a Poughkeepsie man accused of selling fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced.  According to an announcement on Thursday, Jan. 30 from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, 28-year-old Tyshawn R. Smith was identified as allegedly dealing fentanyl and cocaine from a residence on Cannon Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.  Investigators conducted multiple controlled purchases of the drugs over the course of their probe, ultimately securing a search warrant for t…

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by Ben Crnic
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Carmel Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Caught By Task Force: DA Carmel Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Caught By Task Force: DA
Carmel Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Caught By Task Force: DA A 54-year-old drug counselor in Dutchess County has been charged with selling crack cocaine following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, officials announced. Authorities identified Alvis J. Lewis Jr., of Wappingers Falls, as a drug dealer operating in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie, the county's drug task force said in a news release. Investigators determined that Lewis, who worked overnight hours at an in-patient drug rehabilitation center in Carmel, used multiple aliases to conceal his identity. Task Force Agents were able to purchase crack…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Investigation: Police Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Investigation: Police
Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Investigation: Police After months of investigation, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has charged a 23-year-old woman for allegedly selling fentanyl and cocaine. Najey Green, age 23, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9, after police received complaints of drug activity in the area. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, agents purchased fentanyl and cocaine from Green at several locations throughout Poughkeepsie.  On January 9, 2025, Drug Task Force agents, with assistance from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (SWAT), lo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Hudson Valley Dealer: Police Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Hudson Valley Dealer: Police
Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Hudson Valley Dealer: 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.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Undercover Fentanyl Bust: Hudson Valley Dealers Arrested After Residents Complain, Cops Say Undercover Fentanyl Bust: Hudson Valley Dealers Arrested After Residents Complain, Cops Say
Undercover Fentanyl Bust: Hudson Valley Dealers Arrested After Residents Complain, Cops Say 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 …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Man Busted By Drug Task Force Following Investigation Hudson Valley Man Busted By Drug Task Force Following Investigation
Hudson Valley Man 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Hudson Valley By Drug Task Force, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Hudson Valley By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Hudson Valley 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 …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say
Hudson Valley Dealer 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say
Hudson Valley Dealer 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police
Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Hudson Valley Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Hudson Valley Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police
Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Hudson Valley Dealers 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Man Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints Hudson Valley Man Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints
Hudson Valley Man 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hudson Valley, Police Say Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hudson Valley, 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Drug Task Force Nabs Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealer Drug Task Force Nabs Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealer
Drug Task Force Nabs Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealer 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say Hudson Valley Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Hudson Valley Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer is behind bars after being busted for crack cocaine sales by a drug task force. Dutchess County resident Ronald Davis, age 47, of the City of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Wednesday, May 22, by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Drug Task Force agents began investigating Davis after receiving complaints from residents and government officials of open dealing in the area of Main Street between Hamilton and Clinton Streets.  Task Force agents began purchasing cocaine from…

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by Kathy Reakes