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Poughkeepsie woman arrested on felony drug charges after officers respond to fight

The City of Poughkeepsie PBA said officers responded to Hooker Avenue just after noon Monday for a report of a fight.

Katerina Belales

Mar 26, 2026, 6:01 AM

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A woman wanted in Dutchess County is behind bars after police said she was found with multiple narcotics in Poughkeepsie.

The City of Poughkeepsie PBA said officers responded to Hooker Avenue just after noon Monday for a report of a fight.

When officers arrived, they identified one of the people involved as Jessica White, who was wanted on an active arrest warrant through City of Poughkeepsie Court. During a search, police said they found fentanyl, PCP and crack cocaine packaged for sale, along with additional packaging materials.

White was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. She is being held pending arraignment.

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