Dutchess County Drug Task Force Executes Search Warrant and Arrests
Crack Cocaine Dealer
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of James Jenkins (39 yoa) for Criminal Possession
of a Controlled Substance in 3
rd Degree with intent to sell. Mr. Jenkins, a City of Poughkeepsie resident, was
arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to DCJ without bail.
On 01/27/23 Drug Task Force Agents with the assistance of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency
Services Unit and K-9 Unit executed a search warrant at the residence of James Jenkins on Virginia Ave in the
City of Poughkeepsie where he was taken into custody without incident.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force advises the public that crack cocaine can contain fentanyl, a deadly
drug responsible for hundreds of 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 charge described above is merely an accusation and Mr. Jenkins is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
