The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of James R. Scott, 35 years old, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree with intent to sell. James R. Scott is a City of Poughkeepsie resident. As with
Drug Task Force – Alleged Drug Dealer Arrested in Hyde Park
he Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of James R. Scott, 35 years old, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree with intent to sell. James R. Scott is a City of Poughkeepsie resident. As with any criminal case, the charges described above is merely an accusation and James R. Scott is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force has been actively investigating the sale of Cocaine, Fentanyl and other drugs in the Dutchess County area. As a result of this investigation, a search warrant was executed at a motel on Albany Post Road in the Town of Hyde Park on 06/20/23 by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force and Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit. Upon execution of the search warrant cocaine, fentanyl and other drugs were seized by Drug Task Force Agents. James Scott was later arraigned in the Town of Hyde Park Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail with no bail. Additional charges are pending in other jurisdictions.
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.
