Rice sentenced to Department of Corrections on meth charges
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By Carmen Ensinger
Another man granted probation on drug charges in Greene County is going to jail after violating the terms of his probation.
Greene County State’s Attorney Craig M. Grummel announced that Dale Smith, Jr., 37, has been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections following his convictions on two counts of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine in Greene County from charges made in 2022.
Smith previously entered an open plea of guilty to two Class 3 Felony counts of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine in October of 2023. Following a Petition to Revoke Probation and subsequent sentencing hearing, the Court imposed a sentence of eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on each count, to be served concurrently, with credit for time served.
Smith was also recommended for a substance abuse program while in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Grummel emphasized that the sentence was the result of arguments presented by the State at the sentencing hearing which outlined Smith’s criminal history, prior opportunities on probation and community supervision as well as multiple prior sentences to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
“This defendant had been given numerous opportunities through probation, treatment and prior terms of incarceration,” Grummel said. “Despite those opportunities, he continued to engage in criminal conduct, including conduct that occurred while he was on probation in these cases. The sentence imposed reflects the seriousness of that history and the need to protect the community.”
Grummel said his office would like to thank the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation and arrest of this defendant.
“Their continued work in investigating narcotics offenses and monitoring offenders on community supervision remains critical to public safety in Greene County,” Grummel said. “Sentencing hearings such as this reflect the ongoing commitment of Greene County law enforcement and the State’s Attorney’s Office to hold repeat offenders accountable while prioritizing the safety and well-being of the community.”