Multi-Agency Sting Leads To Crack, Fentanyl Seizure, Cash, 2 Arrests: NYSP

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A multi-agency drug sting disrupted a Dutchess County drug trafficking operation, according to police.

On Monday, members of the Troop K Community Stabilization Unit (CSU), in conjunction with the Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), and the City of Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Recovery Unit (NRU), conducted a joint search warrant operation on North Bridge Street, in the City of Poughkeepsie.

The operation resulted in the arrests of 32-year-old Christopher Talbert, also known as "Wavey," and 32-year-old Siata L. Mahoney, according to police.

As a result of the sting, investigators seized approximately 234.8 grams of crack cocaine, around 43.25 grams of fentanyl, about $2,812 in cash, cellphones, drug paraphernalia, and a digital scale, according to NYSP.

Talbert and Mahoney were arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and two counts each of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.

They were arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center.