The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Phillip H. Farrar, age 67, related to alleged narcotic sales in the Poughkeepsie area.

District Attorney Anthony Parisi said, “Illegal narcotics trafficking fuels addiction, violence, and instability in our neighborhoods, and we will continue to attack it aggressively. This investigation began because members of the community spoke up, and our District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force responded with a focused, intelligence-driven investigation that led to the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine allegedly packaged for sale. I commend our Drug Task Force agents, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, and K9 Ziky for their coordinated work. We will continue targeting those who profit from the sale of dangerous drugs, particularly in areas experiencing violence and persistent narcotics activity, and we will pursue these cases with the seriousness they demand.”