Major Drug and Weapon Seizure in Johnson City

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK - Robert Randesi of Johnson City was charged federally on June 11^th, 2026. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Johnson City Police Department Chief Brent Dodge made the announcement.

The charges in this case are merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

After the execution of search warrants on this case, including at a warehouse style building in Johnson City, New York, police arrested Robert Randesi, age 69, and located evidence including: over 20 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, quantities of marijuana, approximately $24,000 in cash, several firearms including AR-15 style rifles and privately made firearms (also known as "ghost guns"), lower receivers for firearms, and firearm parts and ammunition including a firearm suppressor. Police also located machinist tools and metal fabricating equipment consistent with tools used to construct or mill firearms/firearms parts.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III: "It is disturbing for a small community to have this level of alleged criminal actively going on so brazenly. That's why I'm grateful to be partnering with our local and federal partners to bring criminal actors to justice. Thanks to the partnerships of the Johnson City Police, Binghamton Police Department, Broome County Sheriff's Office, and our federal partners that allowed us to unite on this case to achieve a coordinated response."

FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli: "As alleged in the criminal complaint, Mr. Randesi was in possession of a dangerous amount of illegal narcotics that was intended for distribution throughout our Broome County communities. He was met with the full force of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partnerships and is now facing serious federal charges that, if convicted, will send him to federal prison for a substantial amount of time. The FBI remains committed to working with our partners to aggressively investigate and hold accountable any individual looking to poison our communities through the sale of illicit narcotics."

Johnson City Police Department Chief Brent Dodge Said: "To put this seizure into perspective, 21 pounds of methamphetamine represents more than half a million dosage units. That's enough to get every man, woman, and child in Broome County high three times over. I cannot overstate the value, of getting these dangerous drugs and these dangerous weapons off our streets."

The investigation was conducted by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit, a task force composed of members of the Binghamton Police DepartmentLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link., Broome County Sheriff's OfficeLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link., and Johnson City Police Department. Assisting agencies included: the FBI - AlbanyLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link.; Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the Broome County District Attorney's Office. Additional support was provided by the Johnson City Department of Public Works, the Broome County Highway Department, the Johnson City Fire Department, the Binghamton Fire Department, and the Owego Fire Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen Grabowski is prosecuting the case.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone

Johnson City Police Department Chief Brent Dodge

FBI Special Agent in Charge Albany Field Office Craig L. Tremeroli