Jackson caught, hit with drug charges

HOPE – On August 21, at approximately 4p.m., officers of the Hope Police Department located and arrested Dawon C. Jackson, 48, of Hope for a failure to appear warrant.  During a search incident to arrest, officers discovered suspected marijuana and prescription drugs on Jackson’s person.  Jackson was transported to the Hempstead County Detention Facility where he was served and jailed pending a court appearance.