For More Information Contact:
Drug Task Force Coordinator
Detective Sergeant Adam D. Harris
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Raequan Keemer D.O.B. 04/26/1995 for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree with intent to sell, a class B Felony. Task Force Agents and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit executed a search warrant on South Chestnut Street in the City of Beacon on 12/16/22 and seized a quantity of crack cocaine and U.S. currency. This was the result of an ongoing investigation that was conducted by the Drug Task Force into narcotics sales in the City of Beacon area. Raequan Keemer was arraigned in the City of Beacon Court and released to the supervision of probation.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force was assisted by the City of Beacon Police Patrol Division, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Emergency Services Unit, and the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office.
If anyone has information regarding this case 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 or by sending an email to the following web address: DrugTaskForceTips@gmail.com
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force encourages anyone seeking assistance with drug addiction or treatment to call the Dutchess County HELPLINE at 845-485-9700, or walk into the Stabilization Center at 230 North Road in Poughkeepsie (845) 486-2849. This contact is available 24/7/365 to help you get connected to the services you need. You can also visit Dutchess County Government website at the following web address:
https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/DBCH/alcohol-substance-use-services.htm
As with any criminal case, the charge described above is merely an accusation and Raequan Keemer is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.