Schenectady Man Sentenced to 38 Months for Methamphetamine Offense

ALBANY, NEW YORK - Keith Edmonds, age 31, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced July 7th 2026, to 38 months in federal prison and 2 years of post-imprisonment supervised release, a fine of $1,500 and a money judgment for forfeiture of $9,730, for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New York Enforcement Division Special Agent in Charge Farhana Islam made the announcement.

As part of his previously-entered guilty plea, Edmonds admitted that on April 24, 2025, he possessed 425 pills containing methamphetamine that he intended to sell. Edmonds also admitted that between October 2024 and March 2025, he sold more than 1,300 pills containing either methamphetamine or benzodiazepine to buyers in the Capital Region.

"I applaud the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Schenectady and Albany County Sheriff's Offices for bringing down yet another drug dealer," said First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone. "Deadly narcotics are a plague on our communities, devastating families and undermining public safety. Thanks to the dedication and coordination of our partners in law enforcement, this defendant has been held accountable for his actions and will now be serving his sentence in federal prison. Their continued commitment to protecting our neighborhoods makes a meaningful difference every single day."

"The sentencing of Kevin Edmonds reflects the unwavering commitment of the DEA and our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who distribute dangerous counterfeit pills," stated DEA New York Enforcement Division Special Agent in Charge Farhana Islam. "Counterfeit pills, frequently laced with methamphetamine, fentanyl, or other illicit substances, place countless lives at risk through addiction and far too often, death. The DEA remains committed to identify and target those individuals who profit from poisoning our communities."

DEA investigated the case with assistance from the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office and the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua R. Rosenthal prosecuted the case.