Crime & Safety

Peekskill Woman Arrested after Year-Long Investigation into Heroin Sales

Police charged Anna Rivera, 58, of Peekskill, with numerous felony counts of drug possession and sales after a joint investigation into heroin sales in the city.

A 58-year-old Peekskill woman was charged with numerous felony counts of drug possession and sales after year-long investigation into heroin sales in the city, according to Peekskill police.

Anne Rivera, 58, in Peekskill, is currently being held in Westchester County Jail without bail following her arrest on Monday.

Narcotics officers from the Peekskill and Westchester County police departments arrested Rivera after a year-long investigation.

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Rivera was arrested on Harrison Avenue, arraigned and sent to county jail. She is scheduled to appear in city court at a future date. 

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