Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Drug Bust: Cocaine, Cash Seized From Hudson Valley Man's Home Drug Bust: Cocaine, Cash Seized From Hudson Valley Man's Home
Drug Bust: Cocaine, Cash Seized From Hudson Valley Man's Home A 50-year-old Hudson Valley man faces drug charges after authorities seized cocaine and cash from his home, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force into the sale of cocaine in Poughkeepsie and other areas of the county, authorities said.  The investigation ultimately led to a search warrant being executed at the Poughkeepsie home of 50-year-old Gregory Jackson on Friday, June 9, which resulted in the seizure of 6 ounces of cocaine and a significant amount of cash, according to the task force.  Jackson was then arrested an…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Trio Nabbed: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During Hudson Valley Drug Raid, Police Say Trio Nabbed: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During Hudson Valley Drug Raid, Police Say
Trio Nabbed: Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During Hudson Valley Drug Raid, Police Say Three Hudson Valley residents have been charged with the criminal sale of a controlled substance following an investigation into drug sales in the region due to overdoses. The arrest took place in Dutchess County on Friday, May 26 at home in the city of Poughkeepsie by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Task Force said agents executed a search warrant with the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit at 339 Mansion St. in the city of Poughkeepsie and arrested these individuals at the scene.  Fentanyl, cocaine, and cash was …

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With 'Large Quantity' Of Cocaine In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Nabbed With 'Large Quantity' Of Cocaine In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Nabbed With 'Large Quantity' Of Cocaine In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been busted with an alleged "large quantity" of cocaine and cash following an investigation. Dutchess County resident Anthony J. Gonzales, age 34, of the town of Wappinger was busted on Thursday, May 11, during a search warrant execution by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Gonzales, who was the subject of an investigation into drug sales in the town of Wappinger, the town of East Fishkill, and the surrounding area, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, said Det. Sgt. Adam D. Harris.  As a result of the inve…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hyde Park, NY
Police & Fire
Accused Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Drug Task Force Investigation Accused Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Drug Task Force Investigation
Accused Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Drug Task Force Investigation An alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl and cocaine dealer is behind bars without bail following a search of his home. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Friday, April 14, in Pleasant Valley. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force has been actively investigating drug dealers selling fentanyl or any drugs mixed with fentanyl due to the significant amount of drug overdose deaths in Dutchess County, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the task force. During investigations, the task force identified a source of distribution for fentanyl being sold in bags stamped with a Chicago B…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Hudson Valley Search Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Hudson Valley Search
Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Hudson Valley Search Two Hudson Valley residents have been charged with alleged possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after a search of their home. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Thursday, March 30 at 400 Maple St., in the City of Poughkeepsie. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Jon M. Lowe, age 36, and Sarah Thomas-Marron, age 31, both of the City of Poughkeepsie, Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Lowe was arraigned at the City of Poughkeepsie Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.  Thomas-Marron was …

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Fentanyl, Crystal Meth Dealer Busted At Hudson Valley Hotel, Police Say Fentanyl, Crystal Meth Dealer Busted At Hudson Valley Hotel, Police Say
Fentanyl, Crystal Meth Dealer Busted At Hudson Valley Hotel, Police Say An alleged fentanyl and crystal meth dealer was busted at a Hudson Valley hotel following an investigation into drugs in the region. Dutchess County resident Marissa Green, age 31, of the town of Poughkeepsie was arrested on Monday, Feb. 27 by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Task Force agents executed a search warrant at the Red Roof Plus Hotel in the Town of Poughkeepsie after an ongoing investigation by the task force into fentanyl and other drug sales in that area, Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force said.  During the search, Green was found to be in possession of fe…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Crack Cocaine Dealer In Hudson Valley Nabbed With Help Of K-9 Officer: Police Crack Cocaine Dealer In Hudson Valley Nabbed With Help Of K-9 Officer: Police
Crack Cocaine Dealer In Hudson Valley Nabbed With Help Of K-9 Officer: Police An alleged crack cocaine dealer in the Hudson Valley has been taken into custody after authorities searched his home, police said.  On Friday, Jan. 27, the Dutchess County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home in Poughkeepsie on Virginia Avenue with the help of a K-9 Unit, the task force announced.  The search yielded enough evidence to place the resident, identified as 39-year-old James Jenkins, under arrest on drug charges.  Jenkins was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and was arraigned in the City of…

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by Ben Crnic
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
News
Drug Bust: Man Caught With $30K In Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley Drug Bust: Man Caught With $30K In Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley
Drug Bust: Man Caught With $30K In Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley A man was busted with more than $30,000 in cocaine during a traffic stop in the area. Wayne Green, age 42, of Massachusetts, was stopped by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force in Amenia on Tuesday, Jan. 10, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force. Green was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and held without bail at the Dutchess County Jail. Anyone with information regarding this case or about any other individuals selling drugs in Dutchess County is urged to contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or by sending an ema…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Area Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say Area Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Area Crack Dealer Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say An area man was busted during a warrant search for allegedly selling crack cocaine in the region. Dutchess County resident Raymond White, age 46, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was arrested by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force on Friday, Dec. 2. White was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell following an investigation into ongoing drug sales in the area, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force. Task Force agents and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit executed a search warrant on Weed Street and seized a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hyde Park, NY
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Area Man Nabbed For Selling Counterfeit Oxy Cut With Fentanyl, Police Say Area Man Nabbed For Selling Counterfeit Oxy Cut With Fentanyl, Police Say
Area Man Nabbed For Selling Counterfeit Oxy Cut With Fentanyl, Police Say An area man was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance/fentanyl following a warrant search of his home. The warrant was served in Dutchess County on Friday, Dec. 9 in the town of Hyde Park. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force arrested Jamie H. Velie, age 28, of the town of Hyde Park, following an ongoing narcotics investigation into counterfeit 30mg oxycodone prescription pills with the imprint M-30 being sold in the area, said Det/Sergeant Adam Harris, coordinator of the task force. The oxycodone was cut with fentanyl, and had been purchased throughout the inv…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Accused 77-Year-Old Drug Dealer Apprehended Near College Campus In Hudson Valley Accused 77-Year-Old Drug Dealer Apprehended Near College Campus In Hudson Valley
Accused 77-Year-Old Drug Dealer Apprehended Near College Campus In Hudson Valley An elderly Hudson Valley man was apprehended near a college campus for alleged possession of drugs with intent to sell. Dutchess County resident Charles Faircloth, age 77, of the town of Poughkeepsie, was busted on Thursday, Nov. 3 by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Faircloth was taken into custody when task force agents executed a search warrant at his home located within the Pendell Commons apartment complex in close proximity to Dutchess Community College, said Sgt. Adam Harris, Drug Task Force coordinator. During the warrants search agents seized narcotics and cash, Har…

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by Kathy Reakes
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
News
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Giving Indecent Material To Minors, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Charged With Giving Indecent Material To Minors, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Giving Indecent Material To Minors, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with the dissemination of indecent material to minors following a lengthy investigation, according to police. Dutchess County resident Hayez D. Prelich, age 25 of Pine Plains, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov.2, in New York City. According to Dutchess County Sheriff's Capt. John Watterson, early in 2022 Prelich was charged with disseminating indecent material to minors, a felony, by the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau.  After being charged Prelich failed to appear for his court appearances, after which a warrant was issued for his ar…

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by Kathy Reakes