Halfmoon man admits to drug and firearm offenses

Anthony Luizzi, 24, of Halfmoon, pleaded guilty to multiple drug and firearm charges, confessing to conspiring to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl in Halfmoon and Albany. On May 23, 2023, law enforcement executed search warrants at Luizzi’s apartment in Halfmoon and another apartment on Western Avenue in Albany, where they found over 11 kilograms of fentanyl pills, over 7,000 grams of pills containing methamphetamine, over 700 grams of cocaine, 39 firearms (including a defaced shotgun), and $2,616 in cash. Luizzi faces at least 15 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 16. Two other defendants, Brandon Bartley and Jabree Jones, are also facing charges in connection to the case.

Law enforcement officials executed search warrants at Anthony Luizzi’s apartment in Halfmoon and an apartment on Western Avenue in Albany, seizing large quantities of drugs and firearms. The seized items included over 11 kilograms of fentanyl pills, over 7,000 grams of pills containing methamphetamine, over 700 grams of cocaine, 39 firearms (including a defaced shotgun), and $2,616 in cash. Luizzi confessed to conspiring to distribute these drugs in the Halfmoon and Albany areas. The severity of the charges against Luizzi could result in at least 15 years to life in prison, with a sentencing date set for July 16. Additionally, two other individuals, Brandon Bartley and Jabree Jones, are facing charges related to this case.

In connection to the case involving Anthony Luizzi, two other defendants have been charged with drug-related offenses. Brandon Bartley was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and is currently being detained pending trial. Jabree Jones is also involved in the case and is currently being detained pending resolution of a supervised release violation petition. The charges against Luizzi and his accomplices highlight the seriousness of the drug and firearm distribution activities in Halfmoon and Albany. The significant quantities of drugs and firearms seized during the search warrants indicate the extent of the illegal operations being conducted by the individuals involved.

Anthony Luizzi’s guilty plea to drug and firearm charges signifies his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl in the Albany and Halfmoon areas. Law enforcement officials executed search warrants at multiple locations and seized large quantities of drugs, including fentanyl pills, methamphetamine pills, and cocaine, as well as a significant number of firearms and cash. Luizzi faces serious consequences for his actions, with a minimum sentence of 15 years to life in prison. The upcoming sentencing date on July 16 will determine the final outcome for Luizzi, while his two co-defendants, Brandon Bartley and Jabree Jones, continue to face their own charges in connection to the case.

The case involving Anthony Luizzi’s guilty plea to drug and firearm charges sheds light on the ongoing issues of drug distribution and firearm possession in the Albany and Halfmoon areas. The significant quantities of drugs and firearms seized during the search warrants indicate the widespread nature of these illegal activities and the potential dangers they pose to the community. The charges against Luizzi, Bartley, and Jones underscore the efforts of law enforcement officials to combat drug trafficking and criminal activities in the region. As the legal proceedings continue for the defendants involved in this case, the outcome of the sentencing for Luizzi will provide important closure and consequences for his actions in engaging in drug distribution and firearm possession.