MIDDLETOWN – A warrant search of an apartment at 197 Mill Street
in Poughkeepsie resulted in the arrest of a resident and the seizure of
drugs.
The city police department’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit and Emergency
Service Unit conducted the search as part of an investigation regarding
narcotics distribution at that location based on complaints from neighbors.
Police recovered one ounce of cocaine, over 1.75 pounds of marijuana and
over $4,900 in cash.
Rashmi Ruparella, 40, of that address was arrested and charged with felonies
of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession
of marijuana.
Residents of neighborhoods with information regarding drug dealing or
suspicious activity are encouraged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie
Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit at 845-451-4060.
