Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Poughkeepsie

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A 52-year-old man named Daryl L. Jackson was arrested on drug charges following a months-long investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force. Jackson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics packaged for sale at the time of his arrest at a billiard café in Poughkeepsie. Drug Task Force agents also executed a search warrant at Jackson's residence on Jean Drive, where additional evidence of drug sales was seized.

Why it matters

The arrest of Daryl L. Jackson is part of an ongoing effort by local law enforcement to crack down on drug dealing and distribution in the Poughkeepsie area. Drug-related crimes have been a persistent issue in the community, and this case highlights the work being done to identify and apprehend suspected drug dealers.

The details

According to the district attorney's office, Jackson was identified as an alleged drug dealer operating out of a residence on Jean Drive in the Spackenkill area and other locations. Agents made several drug purchases from Jackson throughout the investigation. At the time of his arrest at the Julliet Billiard Café on Raymond Avenue, Jackson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics packaged for sale. Drug Task Force agents then executed a search warrant at 15 Jean Drive, where additional evidence of drug sales was seized.

• On February 24, 2026, Daryl L. Jackson was arrested at the Julliet Billiard Café on Raymond Avenue.
• Shortly after the arrest, Drug Task Force agents executed a search warrant at 15 Jean Drive.

What’s next

Additional charges are pending against Daryl L. Jackson related to the investigation.