Oswego Man Sentenced for Selling Heroin

WATCHMAN February 4, 2013 at 06:31 pm

lets remember that CPAT acts independently of the police department. Drug users and dealers need to realize that people are hired and authorized to track you down. Addiction is a terrible thing especially when your brain/body retreats from supplying its own needs to wanting it in synthetic form because it can't create it's own. No wonder why you need a masters and beyond to subscribe medications. Street smarts doesn't make sense in the drug field

Malia Gette February 4, 2013 at 06:45 pm

would you want someone to hold you accountable for what YOUR kids do.... think before you speak.

Lisa M. February 4, 2013 at 08:30 pm

I think, in this case, it prevents this man from obtaining and selling the drug for the next few years. Laws might not prevent, but they can be enforced. I'm sure this is a backwards way for you to try and argue for a lack of gun control - given the national conversation, but certainly society agreeing on what is acceptable and then enforcing it for those who disobey - well, that's sort of how it works.

Walt Hines February 4, 2013 at 08:58 pm

Exactly Kathy. Parents home that he was selling it out of, correct? Feel terribly sorry for all the neighbors who had to deal with this garbage. Can't imagine how all of you felt with kids at home. Two wrongs don't make a right!

fawn February 4, 2013 at 09:05 pm

Oswego dumb is more like it. Anyone who is remotely intelligent knows that substance abuse can affect any family. It is a disease that can cross every ethnicity, race, religious, geographic or economic boundary. Your statement is ignorant and insensitive.

JB12 February 4, 2013 at 10:49 pm

It's amazing that many of you can sit here and judge not only the parents of these boys, but then the rest of their families. It's great for you and yours that your family has never been affected by such a powerful drug that unfortunately sometimes puts people in the mindset that selling is their only option to feed the addiction. The family, including this young man who you all choose to pick apart, tried very hard to fight, change, stop the addiction. Get off your high horses and think about the people reading these comments. Yes, he was found guilty of selling drugs, that does not give you the right to judge from behind a keyboard and computer screen. Obviously he is being punished for what he did, and hopefully will get the help he needs to break the addiction from this terrible drug. Don't you think that's hard enough on his family? They don't need outsiders to throw their two cents out there. Lastly, I don't believe the parents professions has anything to do with the choices these guys made. These people are human beings and can't control what others do. Can you control every move your children make?

Gabby February 4, 2013 at 10:53 pm

This is also happening in your children's schools. No matter where they are kids get to an age where they make decisions for themselves. Hopefully you will not be a family talked about someday. No matter how much you punish a child, addiction can control their whole life. Until you are faced with these turmoils, everyone can boast so proudly. Wait until your child is in need of help and struggling and no rehab facility will help, no hospital will help. Please don't talk to strongly until you have spent an hour or day with an addict. Instead of gossiping on this stupid website go home and explain to your child the power of addiction and where it can lead them. Hopefully they will be strong enough to stand up against one bad choice that can lead them down the wrong path.

Dt1643 February 4, 2013 at 11:47 pm

Getting arrested for it 3 times JB12 ya he was really trying to stop alright...having sympathy for a drug addict can only go on for so long before you give up remember they had the choice to never touch the drug but you decide to do heroin you know it's addicting why in the world would you do heroin? Oh ya cuz to probably didn't have a brain to begin with, his parents are good people and tried to help him but he made the decisions and now he will have a lot of time to think about his actions don't have sympathy for drug addicts that's why they're the way they're to many people like you saying its ok

JB12 February 5, 2013 at 01:11 am

Did I ever say it was ok? Nope. I simply stated that people shouldn't judge the family for his actions. It's a hard enough time for the family, no need to add ignorant comments to the mix. I know exactly what the family has done and been through. I simply don't understand what a comment about his parents profession has any relevance here. I never condoned what he did, or even said I feel sorry for him.

Oswegosmarts February 5, 2013 at 03:52 am

This isn't the first time that heroin has affected this family. The drug force raided the house in 2010 and his brother was sent to prison,(and is still there) for guess what? Selling Heroin. It didn't take a college degree to figure out what was going on at this house. So I guess we are supposed to feel sorry and call it an addiction. with a profit. Does that make it better. Keep in mind that he was selling near a park. You know the place where people take their kids and try to have fun. What if one of his "feel sorry for Mr. Addiction" would of had a deal go bad. Near the park, or if he would of dropped some and a child playing in the park would of gotten it. I know these are worst case scenarios but WHAT IF. Two sons, both in prison for selling Heroin. "We didn't know" is that whats next.

WATCHMAN February 5, 2013 at 05:00 am

Unfortunately this guy is small time compared to his supplier. We need to band as a community and be vigilant with taking down the plates of suspicious vehicles and following up with activities going on in our community. The big time dealers entice with free samples, and upfront amounts to establish an addiction and a new network of suppliers/dealers.

WATCHMAN February 5, 2013 at 05:04 am

Lets take out our smart phones and start the process! There are awards out there for information that leads to conviction(s). Meanwhile pray for this individual, his family and the poor buyers/users and their loved ones that have been impacted by drugs.

mom2 February 5, 2013 at 02:26 pm

Amen to that!!!!!

Sir P February 5, 2013 at 03:44 pm

First off its nobody's business but the person who lost his freedom for the next four years and the man above!!! Secondly how about the people who have somethin ignorant to say stfu n take a look in the mirror n you'll say o ya nobody's perfect!!! Then think about your ignorant comments and realize that everybody has issues and judging somebody is for only one person n your comments only reflect the ignorant person u are!!!

oswegoannie February 5, 2013 at 05:03 pm

I'd have sympathy if these "boys" were hooked on heroin but they were SELLING IT. We have high school students in Oswego approached by these criminals. I'll bet I know which park they were near. Very happy Lockwood is locked up.

Walt Hines February 5, 2013 at 06:52 pm

Lets arrest the person who held the gun to his head and made him sell the dope.
If you want to be treated as an adult you must be held accountable for your actions. Whether or not he is addicted he made the choice to take this dope in the first place. Too bad he didn't have parental guidance. It's time parents start acting like parents and not friends! Parents need to be held accountable for what happens in their home. If he was selling drugs out of the family home the parents are also to blame. God forbid someone gets hurt on your property, the homeowners will be responsible. Insurance companies seldom pay for damages if drug selling is involved, it will then fall on the owner of that title to the home. This person/persons could lose everything! For all that don't like when someone is in your business, then don't break the law and do something which becomes all our business. My tax dollars hard at work keeping the criminals locked up in a warm cell, t.v.,computers and 3 meals a day.

Ashley Anderson February 5, 2013 at 09:07 pm

This is so sad to me... He was my brothers really good friend when we were growing up... Even though I haven't seen him in years, this is so hard to believe!! For all of those judging, who knows what has happened to him in his life to make him turn to drugs!! I do not agree with it at all, and me being a parent to 2 small children am glad he is going to prison for selling it especially so close to a park... But let's not blame the parents. You wouldn't know what you would so if that was your son in your house. You may say you would kick him out, etc, etc.... But the truth is you don't know until your in that position. So he got what he deserved now how about we pray he changes his ways when he's released.

grant February 5, 2013 at 10:14 pm

I have to say as the cousin of these boys they have tried getting off heroin and tried getting help but state legislators and court houses decided it's better for them to seek jail time then trying to get them clean. Putting them in prison and releasing them years later isn't going to help. But instead putting them through a tough drug rehab facility will better accommodate them and prevent them from selling or using heroin again. And to the lady that commented on if they were addicted it'd be one thing but they sell, they were addicted and very possible they still are. I've seen are family torn apart from this incident and we are trying to repair it by these two going through some tough help. I appreciate the police for doing there job because if it wasn't for them I'd have 2 cousins in the ground. I hope that they lady talking bad about this at the top rethinks what she has said there's no laughing matter that 2 men are addicted to heroin just like it's not funny if someone has cancer. Just remember before you bring their parents in that they have done wonderful things for the community. With my uncle providing exceptional help for aurora for years helping medical patients along with training firefighters to care and treat for everyone else. Please pray for these men to get exceptional help and treatment so they can come clean and be an asset to society.

Walt Hines February 6, 2013 at 12:37 am

Grant sorry that your cousins weren't able to get clean. I would hope that they get the help needed after their release from prison or they'll most likely re-enter the system again. They also need to stay away from the people that helped supply them with the heroin in the first place. A good start for them includes handing over their source and that rarely happens.
I have major concerns that their father is an enabler. He can do wonderful things for the community but has no clue what goes on in his own family. Instead of teaching life saving skills to strangers he would have benefited by teaching his own sons right from wrong. Sorry but charity begins at home! Parents it's time to start parenting! Your children have enough friends (whether that be good or bad) what they need is a responsible parent and good parenting. It was your choice to bring another life into this world, you are responsible for their upbringing, you and you alone. Even when your child becomes of age it doesn't mean you stop being a parent. Not ready to be a parent, think before you act!

Matty P February 6, 2013 at 02:39 am

Let me just say for one as a person and human being Kevin has a great heart more then most people who decided to bash him and his family on here can say for themselves. He's a young guy this is his first time serving real time ever give him a break who are you to say what his parents did or didn't do? I know his parents and they are great people his father knew what was going on Walt Hines and he did what he could i love both these men like brothers Kevin and Mark both and it's funny to see everyone who didn't know them as human beings or the struggle they face judge them and their family shame on you.

Joe February 6, 2013 at 03:13 am

Your ignorance speaks for itself but I have a few comments. Drug addiction like alcoholism is a disease. Please educate yourself and realize how powerful drugs are and how they affect the mind and body. You don't have a clue unless you've been there. He is going to do his time and then only needs to answer to God. Last time I checked, you were not him, Oswegosmarts. He most likely will do well in a drug recovery program and that's what it's all about....getting help. I doubt if he'll get that from you. Doesn't appear you care much about helping anyone but yourself!

grant February 6, 2013 at 07:04 pm

You can only do so much after they turn 18. They stop listening to the parents. The continuous stress of not knowing whether you kids are getting in trouble or not is out of there control. Than you look at the other side you let them out of the house on the street how long till they kill themselves for overdoses? I can assure you there's more. I don't know what would be better to let them out of the house or keep them in and be uncertain for what they are doing. It's a hard situation to pick which way to go. Until a person is in that situation they will never know the level of difficulty it is to decided such a decision.

Walt Sanidiot February 7, 2013 at 02:42 am

Walt, what the hell do you know about the father and who are you to judge? Awful easy to tell everyone else how to solve their problems sitting on the sidelines. Surely you must have kids, since you are such an expert, and if you do, you should consider yourself lucky they didn't have these kind of problems, but bet your butt that it was not completely do to you. My dad was a cop who helped hundreds of kids out of trouble, he loved us and also beat our butts at every corner trying to teach us right from wrong and guess what, we still did stupid things. I've watched kids with bad parents grow up right and kids with good parents grow up bad...I'm not saying that you have no control as a parent, far from it, but I've seen enough to know that kids have their own mind and wills. I also know that things like this don't develope overnight and might not be so easy to recognize or fix. It's not like a kid is fine one day and an addict the next, there are innumerable things that add up over time. Also, you would obviously disown your kid at he first sign of trouble or else you would be an enabler also. I'd love to lay your life out for public scrutiny and we could all second guess every step you have made and in hindsight pick apart every mistake you have made while attempting to help the people you love. So I hope you enjoy the view from your tower of superiority but do the rest of us a favor and stay there and shutty.

Apples2013 February 7, 2013 at 05:35 pm

Well said, Wait Sanidiot!

Walt Hines February 8, 2013 at 12:29 am

Mr. Sanidiot ( real cute, Walts an idiot) terribly sorry that you feel no one is entitled to an opinion other than you! I volunteered for 13 years with my wife at Camp Hope counseling troubled teens and young adults with addiction problems of varied substances. 90% of addicts have enablers, voluntary or not, who contribute to their addiction. I've heard varying stories on treatment for this young man. If he was seeking help it might not have been a long term program with a higher success rate and that's unfortunate for him. My bigger concern is his dealing and selling of heroin. While you feel it's none of my business his dealing of drugs affects us all. He also put INNOCENT CHILDREN and ADULTS in danger by selling in a public taxpayer funded park. Putting everyone in danger! I'm a tax payer and it's my money each and every pay check that contributes to the Illinois Penitentiary System. This is money that could be used for our schools and other services that will be cut due to lack of funds. In case you're not aware our state is BROKE! The same treatment that your friend needs will be the first of many that this state will cut.
FYI I never once mentioned this young man's formal name, fathers formal name or his employer as many news papers and media outlets have with horrible comments. I gave an opinion just as you gave me yours.It seems he has many friends, it would be beneficial for all of you to get counseling yourselves and learn how to deal with the long road ahead.

Walt Sajudgementaldude February 8, 2013 at 05:41 am

I'm glad you spent time working with kids but it does not give you the right to judge and insult the parents without knowing the whole story and listening to "varying stories"? Go back and read your posts. If you were worth your weight as a counselor you would know to hold judgement till you knew the whole story. Everyone is entitled to an opinion that is based on truth, not assumption. Is this how you handled the kids you counseled? if so I feel sorry for them. Nobody said that he doesn't deserve the sentence he got, just that it is sad, and you start pointing fingers? He will pay his debt to society which does not include him or his parents answering to you.

James Herrington February 8, 2013 at 02:01 pm

Literally none of your arguments are making a difference to anyone's opinion. People need to stop spending so much time on this website. The guy dealt Heroin, and now he's in prison! That's all there is to it! So everyone please just shut up. #YOLO

Oswego Gladys February 10, 2013 at 01:55 pm

Everyone is responsible for his/her own actions and the results of his/her actions. Unfortunately this family has experienced the negative outcome. It is well documated that the results of drug addition is death, jail or getting sober...hopefully Kevin will get sober in jail. The parents allowed this in their home. We as a community are effected as these guys are selling drugs to our children. We do have a voice in this.

Dan S February 17, 2013 at 04:50 pm

I have got to say, most of Gladys' comments on this website are based solely on fabrications. Please quote anywhere in this article where they mentioned the parents approval of this drug in their house. It is as if you hear voices...

brianne l. February 21, 2013 at 07:21 pm

I have to say, I am a family friend of this amazing family. And never should you judge Mr. And Mrs. Lockwood, they are good people. But the addiction is within the whole family. We our have our problems, even you. Theirs was just put on a bulliten board. We should keep this family in our prayers. Imagine how they feel? Mark & Kevin are taking this as a blessing to turn their lives around.