Executive Summary
- Leon V. Allen, 39, was arrested following a raid at 40 South Hamilton St. in Poughkeepsie.
- Task Force agents and SWAT teams seized cocaine, cash, and packaging materials.
- The suspect is held without bail at Dutchess County Jail on possession and intent-to-sell charges.
A 39-year-old Poughkeepsie man is in custody following a narcotics raid that uncovered significant quantities of cocaine and cash at an apartment on South Hamilton Street, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force.
Officials reported that investigators executed a search warrant on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 40 South Hamilton St. after identifying the location as a suspected distribution point. The operation, which involved the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit and the Poughkeepsie SWAT team, was the culmination of an investigation that allegedly included controlled purchases of narcotics from the suspect, identified as Leon V. Allen.
During the search of the premises, agents reportedly seized large amounts of cocaine, drug packaging materials, digital scales, and cash, according to the task force. The investigation involved cooperation from multiple agencies, including the New York State Police and the City of Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Recovery Unit.
Allen was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession with intent to sell. Following his arraignment in City of Poughkeepsie Court, he was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.
Investigative Outlook
This operation underscores the continued focus of local law enforcement on dismantling mid-level narcotics distribution hubs through multi-agency collaboration. Authorities have indicated that additional charges are pending as the investigation proceeds. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
