Hudson man arrested in months-long drug investigation

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A months-long drug investigation led to the arrest of a Hudson man on Wednesday. Malik Hawkins, 49, faces several charges.

According to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, deputies executed a search warrant on Tuesday on a 2014 Honda Crosstour and an apartment on Warren Street. Deputies say during the execution of the search warrant, they found 51.4 grams of fentanyl, 29 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 33 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, and roughly 200 ecstasy pills.

Charges:

• Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (two counts)
• Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell (two counts)

Hawkins was arraigned Wednesday and remanded with no bail. Deputies say he was also wanted on a felony warrant by the Albany City Police Department for first-degree criminal contempt.