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Keith Edmonds, a 31-year-old Schenectady man, was sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it in the Capital Region. On April 24, 2025, Edmonds was found with 425 methamphetamine pills, which he planned to sell. Between October 2024 and March 2025, he sold over 1,300 pills containing either methamphetamine or benzodiazepine to buyers in the area.
The sentence, handed down on July 7th, 2026, also includes 2 years of post-imprisonment supervised release, a fine of $1,500, and a money judgment for forfeiture of $9,730. Edmonds’ guilty plea was previously entered, and his sentencing is the result of a joint effort by the DEA and local law enforcement agencies.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of methamphetamine distribution in the region, with law enforcement officials praising the efforts of the DEA and local agencies in bringing down drug dealers. First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone commended the agencies for their dedication to protecting communities and holding accountable those who distribute deadly narcotics.
The DEA also emphasized its commitment to targeting individuals who profit from distributing dangerous counterfeit pills, which often contain methamphetamine, fentanyl, or other illicit substances. The agency remains committed to identifying and prosecuting those who pose a risk to public safety.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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