Michael A. Velez arrested on narcotics, obstruction and tampering charges

Michael A. Velez, 39, was arrested Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at about 1:48 a.m. on Maple Street in Poughkeepsie. He faces charges including criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree (narcotic), obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, resisting arrest, criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the second degree, and attempted tampering with physical evidence. The case is listed under the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office as a drugs/narcotics violation.