For More Information Contact:
Anthony P. Parisi, District Attorney
Michael W. Brady, Chief Assistant
The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Schuyler Houis, age 40, related to alleged narcotic sales in the Town of Northeast near the Connecticut State border with NY.
Drug Task Force Agents were alerted to significant drug activity consistent with the sale of narcotics at a residence in the Town of Northeast. Drug Task Force Agents identified the residence as well as the alleged dealer. Drug Task Force agents began purchasing fentanyl and crack cocaine from the defendant on multiple occasions. The investigation determined that the narcotics and dangerous drugs were being brought from Waterbury CT to NY by the defendant and sold to residents. This investigation led to obtaining a search warrant being issued for a search of the defendant and his residence.
On 10/02/2026 members of the Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (SWAT), the Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT team executed the search warrant resulting in the seizure of narcotics and other related evidence related to the sale of narcotics.
The defendant was arrested at the scene charged with the following:
(1) Count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, a class B Felony
(1) Count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree, a Class C Felony
The defendant was later arraigned in the Town of Northeast court and released to appear at a later date as required by NYS law. Numerous other charges are pending against the defendant related to the sale of narcotics.
District Attorney Anthony Parisi said, “No part of Dutchess County is immune from the devastating impact of illegal drugs. Whether narcotics are being sold in one of our cities, our suburban communities, or in a rural town near the state line, our Drug Task Force will follow the evidence and aggressively pursue those responsible. Fentanyl and crack cocaine destroy lives, fuel addiction, and threaten the safety of our communities. This investigation demonstrates that geography will not provide protection to those who bring dangerous drugs into Dutchess County for sale. We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to identify these operations, shut them down, and hold those responsible accountable.”
As with any criminal case, the charges described above are merely accusations, and those named are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
REPORT A DRUG ACTIVITY
If anyone has information regarding these cases or about any other individuals selling drugs in Dutchess County, you are urged to contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line at 845-463-6040, by emailing your tips to Drugtaskforcetips@gmail.com, or by submitting a tip through the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office website at www.dutchessda.org.
