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Detective Sergeant Adam D. Harris
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Executes Search Warrant and Arrests Crack Cocaine Dealer
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of James Jenkins (39 yoa) for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in 3rd Degree with intent to sell. Mr. Jenkins, a City of Poughkeepsie resident, was arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to DCJ without bail.
On 01/27/23 Drug Task Force Agents with the assistance of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit and K-9 Unit executed a search warrant at the residence of James Jenkins on Virginia Ave in the City of Poughkeepsie where he was taken into custody without incident.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force advises the public that crack cocaine can contain fentanyl, a deadly drug responsible for hundreds of deaths in Dutchess County. 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 Mr. Jenkins is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
