Deputies arrest 3 in Poughkeepsie drug raid

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- A Thursday morning drug raid on Main Street has resulted in the arrest of three men. Ronald Davis, 47, Bernard Diggs, 27, and Leonardo De La Crus, 25, were arrested following an investigation into drug sales between the 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.

The investigation was started after the Drug Task Force and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Officer received numerous complaints about drug activity around the area. Investigators said complaints included narcotic and dangerous drug sales taking place at all hours of the day on Main Street and South Clinton Streets by numerous individuals.

Drug Task Force Agents then began purchasing cocaine and fentanyl from the three separate people. This resulted in a search warrant being issued for 407 Main Street, a vehicle and for the three men.

Members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit with the assistance of the City of Poughkeepsie Police and New York State Police executed the warrant on Thursday. The three men were arrested, and large quantities of crack cocaine and fentanyl were seized.

Charges for Davis:

• Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree with intent to sell, a class B Felony
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, 1/2 ounce or more, a class B Felony
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fourth degree, 1/8 ounce or more, a class C Felony

Charges for De La Cruz:

• Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony

Charges for Diggs:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree with intent to sell, a class B Felony
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fourth degree, 1/8 ounce or more, a class C Felony

The three men were arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court where Diggs and De la Cruz were released. Davis was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail where he is being held without bail.

The public is urged to contact the Drug Task Force with any information regarding the sale of dangerous drugs like fentanyl and cocaine. If anyone has information regarding this case or about any other individuals selling drugs in Dutchess County, contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or by email to DrugTaskForceTips@gmail.com.