Grand Jury Finds No Criminal Activity in Nolan Wells Death Investigation

Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 21, 2026 —

A grand jury in Jackson County, Mississippi, has concluded its review of the death investigation concerning Nolan Wells, determining that there is no evidence of criminal activity.

The decision, announced by the grand jury, means that no criminal charges will be filed in connection with Wells’ death. The grand jury’s finding indicates that the investigation did not uncover sufficient evidence to support accusations of a crime.

Details regarding the circumstances surrounding Nolan Wells’ death, the specifics of the investigation, or the timeframe in which these events occurred were not provided in the information available. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any was considered, was not provided. The specific date of Nolan Wells’ death was not provided. The outcome of any initial autopsy or toxicology reports was not provided. Information about any parties involved in the investigation or potential suspects was not provided.

The Jackson County Grand Jury reviewed the evidence presented to them as part of their statutory duties. Their role is to determine if there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed and if charges should be brought against an individual. In this case, the grand jury found no probable cause for criminal charges to be issued.

Further details regarding the evidence considered by the grand jury, the investigative process, or any subsequent steps, such as the release of official records or reports, were not made public.

Story summarized from the original created by WLOX Staff on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.

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