Seth Demiceli, a 25-year-old resident of Watertown, New York, has been sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Elizabeth C. Coombe.
Demiceli had previously pleaded guilty and admitted that on January 16, 2025, he transported approximately 4.5 kilograms (about 10 pounds) of methamphetamine from the Rochester area to Watertown with plans to sell it.
Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III commented on the case: “This drug dealer was apprehended by law enforcement with a terrifying amount of methamphetamine in his car. I commend the excellent work of our law enforcement partners, who caught the defendant, seized his deadly drugs, and ensured he will not endanger our community for a long time to come.”
Bryan DiGirolamo, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), said: “This case underscores the importance of strong partnerships and proactive enforcement in stopping drug traffickers who fuel addiction and violence. Thanks to the efforts of ATF NY Syracuse Field Office, the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit, the Metro Jefferson Drug Task Force and U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of NY. We will continue working side by side with our law enforcement partners to hold traffickers accountable and keep our neighborhoods safe.”
After serving his prison term, Demiceli will also be subject to five years of supervised release.
The investigation was led by ATF with support from both the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit and the Metro Jefferson Drug Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Gillis prosecuted the case.
