Wappinger Convenience Store Closed After Arrest

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Mohammed N. Alyasjeen, age 27 of Poughkeepsie, in connection with a recent investigation into alleged illegal activity at M&M Convenience & Tobacco on Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger. 

In late 2025 the Sheriff’s Office received information about suspicious activity at the store, including the alleged sales of alcoholic beverages and marihuana/THC products to minors. An investigation was then initiated and it was discovered that several products were allegedly being sold illegally at the store – to include alcoholic beverages, THC products, vape products, untaxed cigarettes, and psychedelic mushrooms. On 3/21/26 a search warrant was executed at the store, at which time numerous items of contraband were seized and Mr. Alyasjeen was taken into custody.

At this time Mr. Alyasjeen has been charged with the following:

1.  Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (felony)
2.  Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th degree (felony)
3.  Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misd)
4.  Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st degree (misd)
5.  Sale of alcoholic beverages to a minor (misd)
6.  Sale of alcoholic beverages without a license (misd)
7.  Keeping alcoholic beverages on premises without a permit (misd)
8.  Selling untaxed cigarettes (misd)

After being processed the defendant was arraigned before the Town of LaGrange Court and released, and is due to reappear before the Town of Wappinger Court on 4/8/26 at 5:00 pm. 

The quantity of vape products seized is thought to be the largest to date in Dutchess County and could result in significant fines & penalties. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, the Dutchess County Department of Health, the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, and the New York State Liquor Authority.

The investigation is continuing and further charges are possible at a later time. 

As with any criminal case the charges described above are merely accusations and Mr. Alyasjeen is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.