Meth and Cocaine Dealer Apprehended by Dutchess County Drug Task Force

The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Alexus Lemmon D.O.B. 05/04/1994 on 12/06/22 for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Degree (Methamphetamine), a class A-II Felony punishable up to 20 years in New York State Prison. In addition, Alexus Lemmon was charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree with intent to sell (Cocaine).

Task Force Agents executed a search warrant after an ongoing narcotics investigation into dangerous drug sales on 12/06/22 at a motel on Albany Post Road in the Town of Hyde Park resulting in the seizure of several ounces of Methamphetamine and several ounces of Cocaine along with packaging material for distribution. Alexus Lemmon was arraigned in the Town of Hyde Park Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.

The Dutchess County Drug Task Force was assisted by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Hyde Park Police, and the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office.

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/…/alcohol-substance-use…

As with any criminal case, the charge described above is merely an accusation and Alexus Lemmon is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.