Dutchess County Man Accused Of Selling Drugs Out Of Motel

HYDE PARK, NY — A Dutchess County man was accused of selling drugs out of a local motel in Hyde Park.

The Dutchess County Drug Task Force said Christopher J. Norris, 39, of Hyde Park, was charged Tuesday with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, felonies.

Task force members, with the assistance of the Hyde Park police and Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant that resulted in Norris's arrest.

Authorities said he was also found to have three outstanding arrest warrants issued by the Town of Hyde Park Justice Court.

Norris was arraigned and sent to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.

If anyone has information about people selling drugs, the public is urged to call the confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or email.