Town of Poughkeepsie, NY – A 52-year-old man faces felony charges following a narcotics investigation and raid.
According to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, Daryl L. Jackson was arrested Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, at the Juliett Billiard Cafe on Raymond Avenue. Authorities allege Jackson sold narcotics and dangerous drugs in the Town of Poughkeepsie area.
Investigators said the arrest followed several months of surveillance and undercover operations. Drug Task Force agents allegedly made multiple narcotics purchases from Jackson during the investigation.
Officials reported that shortly after the arrest, agents executed a search warrant at a residence on Jean Drive in the Town of Poughkeepsie. During the search, investigators allegedly recovered additional drugs and a large quantity of narcotics packaged for sale.
Jackson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (intent to sell) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (weight), both Class B felonies. Authorities said additional charges may be pending related to the investigation.
He was arraigned in the Town of Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center, formerly known as the Dutchess County Jail, without bail as required by law.
The Drug Task Force, which includes members of local and state agencies, is responsible for targeting narcotics distribution across Dutchess County.
As with any criminal case, the charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Residents with information about alleged drug activity in Dutchess County are encouraged to contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line.
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