For More Information Contact:
Drug Task Force Coordinator Detective Sergeant Adam D. Harris
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Edward C. Jackson Jr, 45 years old, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Degree, a class A-II Felony. Edward C. Jackson Jr is a City of Poughkeepsie resident. These charges are accusations and Edward C. Jackson Jr is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force is actively investigating the sale of crack cocaine, which is often mixed with fentanyl, in the Dutchess County area. As a result of this investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Fox Terrace in the City of Poughkeepsie on 06/29/23 by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit. More than 5 ounces of crack cocaine packaged and ready for sale was seized by Drug Task Force Agents. The Drug Task Force was assisted by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Neighborhood Recovery Unit.
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
