Jabree Jones, also known as “Breezy,” age 33, of Schenectady, New York, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Jones admitted to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine and possessing firearms in furtherance of these crimes.
The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Jones acknowledged his involvement in a drug conspiracy from January to May 2023. Authorities reported eleven instances of drug distribution during that period. On May 23, 2023, law enforcement searched a property on Western Avenue in Albany where they found one of Jones’ coconspirators, Brandon Bartley. The search led to the seizure of 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. That same day at another location in Halfmoon, New York, officers found another coconspirator, Anthony Luizzi. They seized about 11 kilograms of fentanyl pills and five firearms at that property.
During the execution of a federal search warrant on May 23 at an apartment in Clifton Park belonging to Anthony Zaremski—a suspect in the investigation—Zaremski opened fire and wounded two officers before being fatally shot.
Acting United States Attorney John Sarcone stated: “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 said: “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 pleaded guilty to related crimes involving large amounts of drugs and possession of guns—and was sentenced to over seventeen years; Brandon Bartley—also convicted on similar charges—received fifteen years; Devon Newsome received five years for transferring nearly thirty firearms involved in this case.
The investigation is being conducted by 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.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is highlighted as part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to reduce violent crime through evidence-based strategies involving community stakeholders focused on prevention initiatives as well as targeted enforcement against violent offenders.
More information about Project Safe Neighborhoods can be found at https://www.justice.gov/psn.
