Watertown Man Sentenced for Possessing 10 Pounds of Methamphetamine (DOJ)

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Seth Demiceli, age 25, of Watertown, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 132 months in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Bryan DiGirolamo, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), made the announcement.

As part of his prior guilty plea, Demiceli admitted that on January 16, 2025, he drove from the Rochester, New York area to Watertown with approximately 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine that he intended to sell.

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. 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."

Special Agent in Charge Bryan DiGirolamo stated: "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."

United States District Judge Elizabeth C. Coombe also imposed a 5-year term of supervised release to begin after Demiceli is released from prison.

ATF investigated the case with assistance from the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit and the Metro Jefferson Drug Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Gillis prosecuted the case.

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