Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Crack Cocaine

Kymere Thomas, a 28-year-old resident of Albany, New York, has pled guilty to distributing crack cocaine, according to the U. S. Attorney's Office.

The plea was entered on October 5, 2026, before U. S. District Judge Anthony Brindisi.

Thomas admitted to selling significant quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine over several months in 2025.

Prosecutors allege that between March and August 2025, Thomas conducted eight separate transactions involving over 50 grams of cocaine and more than 580 grams of crack cocaine. In one notable transaction, Thomas sold 292 grams of crack cocaine for over $11,000. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered an additional 650 grams of cocaine and 15 grams of crack cocaine.

Thomas was initially arrested in September 2025 and remained on pre-trial release until his guilty plea, after which he was remanded to custody. He now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, followed by at least five years of supervised release. His sentencing is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative. This initiative, established by Executive Order 14159, aims to dismantle drug-trafficking networks and other criminal organizations that pose threats to community safety. The FBI's Albany Field Office, led by Special Agent in Charge Craig L. Tremaroli, played a significant role in the investigation.

First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III emphasized the commitment to combating drug trafficking, stating, "We will aggressively work to dismantle the drug-trafficking networks that threaten the safety of our communities. Our work is far from over, and this guilty plea shows those who choose to spread dangerous narcotics that we are coming for you."

Special Agent Tremaroli added, "By his own admission, Mr. Thomas was responsible for trafficking an enormous amount of cocaine into our communities. FBI Albany’s Homeland Security Task Force responded with the full weight of its federal, state, and local partnerships, and now Mr. Thomas is heading to federal prison for at least a decade."

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Walter prosecuted the case, which highlights the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies under the HSTF. The initiative involves various federal and local agencies working together to address the full spectrum of crimes committed by transnational criminal organizations, with a particular focus on drug trafficking and other serious offenses.