Crack Cocaine Dealer Arrested By Task Force
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Raymond White D.O.B. 09/11/1976 for Criminal
Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree with intent to sell, a class B Felony. Task Force Agents
and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit executed a search warrant on Weed Street
in the City of Poughkeepsie on 12/02/22 and seized a quantity of crack cocaine and U.S. currency. This was
the result of an ongoing investigation that was conducted by the Drug Task Force into narcotics sales in that
area. Raymond White was arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to the Dutchess
County Jail. Raymond White later posted bail and was released.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force was assisted by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Emergency
Services Unit, 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/Departments/DBCH/alcohol-substance-use-services.htm
As with any criminal case the charge described above is merely an accusation and Mr. White is presumed
innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
