A Hudson Valley man who's supposed to help others break their addictions is accused of selling "dangerous drugs" across the region.

The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced they believe a drug counselor was actually dealing drugs.

"Dangerous Drugs" Sold In Poughkeepsie, Wappinger

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The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has been investigating sales of "dangerous drugs" in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie areas.

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"Community members reached out to the Drug Task Force with information regarding a subject selling narcotics and dangerous drugs while using multiple aliases to conceal his identity. Information was obtained that the narcotic and dangerous drug dealer also worked in a drug rehabilitation center and worked as (a) drug counselor," police told Hudson Valley Post.

Dutchess County Drug Counselor Arrested

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Following an investigation police allege 54-year-old Alvis J Lewis Jr from the Village of Wappingers Falls is a "narcotic and dangerous drug dealer operating in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie areas."

Undercover agents allegedly purchased crack cocaine from the drug counselor on multiple occasions.

Worked In Carmel, Putnam County, New York

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Officials say Lewis works the overnight hours at an in-patient drug rehabilitation facility in Carmel, Putnam County.

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Police add they allegedly found crack cocaine packaged and ready for sale inside his home in the Village of Wappingers Falls. A search warrant was used to search him home, officials say.

Arrested In Town Of Fishkill, New York

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Lewis was arrested earlier this week in the Town of Fishkill. He was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, intent to sell, a class B Felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree, a class C Felony

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Lewis was later arraigned in the Village of Wappingers Falls Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center without bail. Several additional charges are pending.

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