Nolan receives six year sentence in drug conspiracy

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By Carmen Ensinger

Greene County State’s Attorney Craig M. Grummel announced on Friday, Oct. 17, that Derek R. Nolan, 36, has been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty in Greene County Circuit Court to Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy, a Class 2 Felony.
According to Grummel, because of the nature of the offense, Nolan will be required to serve at least 75 percent of his sentence, pursuant to Illinois law before being eligible for release. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable Judge Allison Lorton on Oct. 17.
The conviction stems from Nolan’s involvement in a drug conspiracy on Dec. 20, 2024, in which he and a co-conspirator agreed to obtain and deliver fentanyl in Greene County. The charges were filed following a thorough investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
Grummel expressed sympathy for all families impacted by the defendant’s criminal conduct.
“Cases involving fentanyl are devastating, not only to the victims and their families, but also to the community as a whole,” he said. “Our office is committed to holding individuals accountable who engage in this dangerous and deadly activity. At the same time, our thoughts are with all families affected by the choices that led to today’s sentence.”
Grummel commended law enforcement agencies and officers whose work made the prosecution possible.
“This case was the result of outstanding investigative work by local law enforcement,” Grummel said. “I want to extend my gratitude to all agencies involved, with special thanks to Assistant White Hall Police Chief Daniel N. McPherson for his leadership and dedication to this case.”