Deadly overdose surge and major drug seizures in Dutchess County
Two people died and 15 overdosed within 72 hours in a fentanyl-laced cocaine crisis. New Poughkeepsie enforcement actions seized more than 40 grams of fentanyl, nearly half a pound of crack cocaine, cash, and trafficking equipment, while another man faces felony drug-sale charges after controlled purchases.
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Updated Aug 28, 2026