Forestburgh Man Arrested After Yearlong Probe Into Port Jervis Cocaine Sales

Andre Roach, 46, of Forestburgh in Sullivan County was arrested and charged following a yearlong investigation into narcotics dealing in and around the City of Port Jervis, law enforcement announced Feb. 26, 2026. Authorities said the probe targeted cocaine distribution affecting Port Jervis neighborhoods and nearby corridors.

Investigators allege Roach sold more than two ounces of cocaine during the investigation, a quantity officials described as over 56 grams. Law enforcement framed those sales as central to the case developed over approximately 12 months that focused on transactions tied to Port Jervis activity.

The arrest closes a multi-jurisdictional inquiry in which the suspect was identified as residing in Forestburgh while alleged sales occurred in and around Port Jervis, which sits in Orange County. That geographic span placed the probe across county lines, with Roach charged after investigative work that law enforcement characterized as yearlong in duration.

Authorities announced the arrest and the charging of Roach but provided limited operational details about arrest location, specific charges, or court scheduling in the initial statement. The announcement emphasized the quantity of cocaine seized or attributed to the suspect and the concentrated scope of sales tied to Port Jervis areas.

The case removes an alleged supplier from the Port Jervis market following an investigation that stretched through the past year, law enforcement said. The announcement on Feb. 26, 2026, signals prosecutors and police will move forward with formal proceedings based on the evidence compiled during the yearlong probe.