Tessa M. Gorman, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington
A federal felon from Gold Bar, Washington, has admitted guilt to four federal felony charges related to drug and gun offenses while still under supervision for a prior conviction. Barry Tremain, 58, entered his plea in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced the development.
Tremain's legal troubles began when Snohomish County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to stop him for a traffic violation on May 7, 2024. He tried to evade capture but was eventually caught. Officers discovered methamphetamine, scales, and $16,000 in cash on Tremain's person. Inside his vehicle were additional drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, a 9mm handgun, and three cell phones.
At the time of these offenses, Tremain was under supervision following a 2012 conviction involving drug and firearm crimes. On May 15, 2024, federal probation officers visited his residence where they found a .44 caliber revolver and more methamphetamine along with a drug ledger and over $10,000 in cash.
Tremain has pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. His previous convictions prevent him from legally possessing firearms due to past offenses that include distribution of heroin and possession of firearms in connection with drug trafficking.
The potential penalties for the current drug charges are up to 40 years imprisonment while the gun charges could result in up to 15 years behind bars. The final sentence will be determined by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead who will consider sentencing guidelines among other factors during the hearing scheduled for May 22, 2025.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office alongside U.S. Probation services and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephen Hobbs.
