Seth Demiceli, a 24-year-old resident of Watertown, New York, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
According to court documents and statements made during the plea hearing, Demiceli admitted that on January 16, 2025, he transported approximately 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine from the Albany area to Watertown. The drugs were divided into ten bags, each containing about one pound. Law enforcement apprehended Demiceli as he returned to Watertown with the intention of selling the narcotics locally.
Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated: “This drug dealer was apprehended by law enforcement with a terrifying amount of methamphetamine in his car. This office and our law enforcement partners will continue to disrupt, arrest and prosecute those who traffic this poison in the Northern District of New York.”
Special Agent in Charge Bryan Miller stated: “Illegal drugs devastate lives and fuel violence. This case shows that those who profit from spreading poison will face serious consequences. Through ATF NY Syracuse Field Office’s strong partnership with the New York State Police, the Metro Drug Task Force, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office NDNY, we remain committed to working together to protect our communities.”
Demiceli is scheduled for sentencing on December 17, 2025 before United States District Judge Elizabeth C. Coombe. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison and could receive up to life imprisonment, along with a fine up to $10 million and supervised release ranging from four years to life.
The investigation is being conducted by ATF with assistance from the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit and the Metro Jefferson Drug Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Gillis is prosecuting the case.
