City Of Poughkeepsie Woman Busted With More Than 200 Bags Of Heroin City Of Poughkeepsie Woman Busted With More Than 200 Bags Of Heroin
City Of Poughkeepsie Woman Busted With More Than 200 Bags Of Heroin A City of Poughkeepsie woman was busted with more than 200 bags of heroin following an investigation into narcotic sales near her home. Tiffany Turner, 31, of Reynolds Avenue, was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at her home by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force on Wednesday, March 28, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the Task Force. During the search of the residence officers seized in excess of 200 bags of heroin, a quantity of marijuana, scales, packaging materials, and approximately $1,300. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Emergency Services Unit assist…
Two Nabbed With Drugs, Cash, Gun In Poughkeepsie Warrant Search Two Nabbed With Drugs, Cash, Gun In Poughkeepsie Warrant Search
Two Nabbed With Drugs, Cash, Gun In Poughkeepsie Warrant Search Two City of Poughkeepsie residents were busted with fentanyl, guns, and cash during a warrant search by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Anthony Melendez, aka Arnold Melendez, 33, and Quinshaya Melendez, 28, both of 100 Academy St., were busted following a search warrant executed as a result of an investigation into narcotics sales taking place in and around their home, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the task force. During the search, agents found three ounces of Fentanyl, an illegal Ruger 9mm handgun, approximately $3,500.00 cash, scales, and packaging materials, he sai…
Alleged Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Caught With Heroin, Cash, Sheriff Says Alleged Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Caught With Heroin, Cash, Sheriff Says
Alleged Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Caught With Heroin, Cash, Sheriff Says An investigation into an alleged heroin dealer in Poughkeepsie led to the bust of a 26-year-old man who was taken into custody by investigators with the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a Cannon Street home on Wednesday, Feb. 21, following an investigation into narcotics sales that were taking place at that location and in the immediate surrounding area. Officials said that the warrant was executed without incident, and Joseph Hooper, who lives at the residence, was taken into custody after the Task Force recovered …
Woman Charged With Prostitution At East Fishkill Business Woman Charged With Prostitution At East Fishkill Business
Woman Charged With Prostitution At East Fishkill Business A 49-year-old woman was arrested on prostitution charges on Tuesday by East Fishkill police at a business in the Taconic Plaza off Route 52 in Hopewell Junction.Police said they investigated illegal activity at the Unique Beauty Spa. East Fishkill detectives assisted by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force arrested Wai Yee Chu of New York City.  Chu was arrested after providing a massage and offering to perform a sex act on an undercover officer. She was the only person present in the business at the time and determined to be the owner/operator.  It was determined that Chu did not have the …
Police Evacuate Apartment To Apprehend Robbery Suspect In Poughkeepsie Police Evacuate Apartment To Apprehend Robbery Suspect In Poughkeepsie
Police Evacuate Apartment To Apprehend Robbery Suspect In Poughkeepsie A Town of Poughkeepsie apartment house had to be evacuated Monday after a wanted armed robbery suspect was spotted in one of the units, according to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. The Mountain Brook Estates at 134 Innis Ave., was cleared around 7 p.m., after police received information that Joseph Crocco, 41, of New Hampshire, was inside one of the units, said Capt. Kevin Faber.  Crocco was wanted as a fugitive from justice for armed robbery, Faber said. Once the apartments were cleared, members of the town's Crisis Negotiation Unit attempted to make phone contact with Crocco but were un…
Hudson Valley Man Arrested For Fentanyl Possession Hudson Valley Man Arrested For Fentanyl Possession
Hudson Valley Man Arrested For Fentanyl Possession A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after being busted with fentanyl during a warrant search of his home, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit. Ceasar Ashley, 62, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested Saturday following an investigation into illegal drugs sales in the area by the recovery unit, along with Emergency Services Unit, Dutchess County Drug Task Force and the Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Sgt. Terrance Beam.  During the search, officers seized four grams of fentanyl, which can be 10 times more potent th…