An "armed & dangerous" Hudson Valley "drug dealer" was arrested, but released from jail due to "bail reform."

The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced the arrest of an " Armed and Dangerous Drug Dealer."

Dutchess County Drug Task Force: Armed and Dangerous Drug Dealer Apprehended after Town of Poughkeepsie Raid

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Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force says they "continue to investigate the sale of dangerous drugs in the Poughkeepsie areas."

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Officials allege 22-year-old Jaylen Shaw of the Town of Poughkeepsie is "directly connected to the distribution of dangerous drugs."

Shaw is accused of selling crack cocaine in the area. He was arrested on Thursday following a search warrant at his home at Pendell Commons in the Town of Poughkeepsie.

Author's Note: Pendell Commons is directly across the street from Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley.

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Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley is home to WPDH, The Wolf, WRRV, 94.3 LiteFM and Hudson Valley Post.

Shaw has no connection to Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley but coworkers were shocked to learn this happened so close.

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Police: Guns, Ammo, Drugs Found In Town Of Poughkeepsie, New York Home.

Police allege they seized a large quantity of crack cocaine, a loaded illegal handgun along with "thousands" of rounds of ammunition and money.

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"The narcotics were found partially packaged and ready for distribution," police say.

Shaw was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree, a class B Felony
  • Criminal Possession of a firearm (loaded 9mm handgun), a class E Felony
  • Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree, a class B Felony.

Released Due To "Bail Laws"

After being charged, Shaw was released due to bail reform, police say.

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"Shaw was later transported to the Town of Poughkeepsie Justice Court where he was released by the court due to mandatory bail laws," the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force

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If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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