Louisville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine
Louisville, KY – A Louisville man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute it.
On August 27, 2025, Tremell Smith, 34, was handed down the sentence by a federal court. According to court documents, Smith’s conviction stems from two instances in which he sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant.
The first instance occurred on March 11, 2024, when Smith sold 460 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant. The second instance occurred on March 19, 2024, when Smith sold 231 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant. Each methamphetamine transaction was audio and video recorded.
The total amount of methamphetamine from both of the controlled purchases was 691 grams. The methamphetamine was tested at the DEA laboratory, where it was confirmed to be methamphetamine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Erwin Roberts prosecuted the case.
This conviction is a part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the federal government to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
Defendant: Tremell Smith
Criminal Charges: Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute it
City and State: Louisville, Kentucky
Exact Date: August 27, 2025 (sentencing), March 11, 2024, and March 19, 2024 (crime dates)
Sentence or Outcome: 10 years in federal prison, followed by 6 years of supervised release
Defendant Information: Tremell Smith, 34, of Louisville, Kentucky
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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