For More Information Contact:
Drug Task Force Coordinator, Detective Sergeant Adam D. Harris
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Mackenzie A. Arias, 23 years old, for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B Felony.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force has been actively investigating the sale of Fentanyl in the areas of Academy and Montgomery Streets in the City of Poughkeepsie for several months. As a result of that investigation Mr. Arias was arrested and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree for selling Fentanyl to Dutchess County residents. Mr. Arias is being held pending arraignment in the City of Poughkeepsie Court.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that 50 to 100 times more potent than Morphine. Fentanyl and cocaine have been linked to an overwhelming number of overdose 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 charges described above is merely an accusation and all parties identified in this press release are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
