On October 29, 2025, members of the New York State Police Troop K Community Stabilization Unit (CSU), assisted by the City of Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Recovery Unit (NRU), arrested three individuals following the execution of a search warrant at a private residence on May Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.
The search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation, Arnold J. Falgiano, 40, and Jaclynn Padro, 41, both residents of May Street, were arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree (Class D Felony) and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor).
Steven Watson, 56, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested and charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree (Class D Felony) and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor).
All three individuals were arraigned before the City of Poughkeepsie Court. Falgiano was released on his own recognizance. Padro was remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center in lieu of $5,000 cash bail, $15,000 bond, or $30,000 partially secured bond. Watson was remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center.
