Olney Man Sentenced On Methamphetamine Related Charges

Brian K. Boulb, 43, of Olney, IL, was sentenced to federal prison on drug charges, Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. Boulb was sentenced to 235 months in prison, four years supervised release following his imprisonment, and fined $300.

Boulb had previously pleaded guilty to a three count federal indictment. Count 1 charged that from November, 2009, until August 7, 2012, Boulb conspired to manufacture more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Count 2 charged that from on or about November 20, 2009, to July 15, 2012, Boulb knowingly and intentionally possessed pseudoephedrine, knowing and having reasonable cause to believe it would be used to manufacture methamphetamine. Count 3 charged that on August 7, 2012, Boulb knowingly and intentionally possessed equipment, chemicals, products, or materials, knowing the items would be used to manufacture methamphetamine.

The investigation was conducted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney George Norwood.