Jabree Jones, also known as “Breezy,” 33, of Schenectady, New York, pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. The plea includes admitting participation in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, as well as possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, Jones took part in a drug conspiracy from January to May 2023. During this period, law enforcement conducted searches at properties linked to the case. On May 23, 2023, federal agents found one of Jones’ coconspirators, Brandon Bartley, at a property on Western Avenue in Albany with 34 firearms—including an illegal machinegun—over 400 grams of fentanyl pills, more than 7,000 grams of pills containing methamphetamine, and over 700 grams of cocaine. Another search that day at a property in Halfmoon led to the discovery of approximately 11 kilograms of fentanyl pills and five firearms with coconspirator Anthony Luizzi.
A separate incident during the investigation resulted in the fatal shooting of another suspect, Anthony Zaremski. Zaremski was shot after opening fire on officers executing a federal search warrant at his Clifton Park apartment; two officers were wounded.
Acting United States Attorney John Sarcone said: “Mr. Jones and his coconspirators were engaged in a significant drug and firearms trafficking conspiracy in 2023 that had a huge impact on the Capital Region. Mr. Jones trafficked illegal firearms, including machineguns, as well as distributed deadly substances like methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. His guilty plea is the result of a multi-agency partnership that brought down one of the biggest drug and gun dealers this region has seen in recent years.”
DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III stated: “DEA New York continues work with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners in targeting those individuals who are responsible for the trafficking of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms in our communities. As we have seen, many of these individuals use violence to conduct their illicit drug and gun trafficking business which often has senseless and deadly consequences. The DEA remains committed to protecting our communities and saving lives.”
ATF Special Agent in Charge Bryan Miller added: “This defendant’s guilty plea underscores the devastating impact that firearms trafficking, and drug distribution have on our communities. By conspiring to move dozens of firearms and significant quantities of drugs, he created conditions that fuel addiction, death and violence. ATF NY remains committed to working with our federal, state, and local partners to disrupt these dangerous networks, seize illegal firearms before they reach the streets, and protect the safety of the public.”
Sentencing for Jones is set for December 19, 2025 before United States District Judge Anne M. Nardacci. He faces a minimum sentence of 15 years up to life imprisonment along with fines up to $10 million.
Other defendants charged include Anthony Luizzi—who pled guilty to related crimes involving large amounts of drugs and guns found at two properties—and was sentenced to over 17 years (210 months) in prison plus a $10,000 fine; Brandon Bartley—also pled guilty on similar charges—and received a sentence of 15 years (180 months) plus a $5,000 fine; Devon Newsome—pled guilty for transferring nearly thirty firearms used by Jones’ group—and was sentenced to five years (60 months).
The investigation is being led by the DEA and ATF with support from several agencies including Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (USDOL-OIG), Rotterdam Police Department,and Henry County Georgia Police Department.
The prosecution is handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Wentworth-Ping.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), described by officials as an evidence-based program focused on reducing violent crime through collaboration among various stakeholders including law enforcement agencies and community organizations https://www.justice.gov/psn, played a role as part of broader efforts aimed at curbing such criminal activity.
