Posted by john_mushenhouse (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 11:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hooray . It is time we put more of these dope fiends and thugs behind bars.

Posted by cg88 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

keep up the good work putting there names and pictures on here is awesome!!!!

Posted by bleedingheart (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree somewhat with the above, however these people are hurting others. They steal everything they can get their hands on. The "good ones" steal from their children and families, people they know who won't turn them in. I know first hand of pill poppers taking their children's Christmas presents to pawn shops the week after they are opened. I know first hand of lawn mowers, weedeaters, etc. pawned for pills and the druggies will even have the owners file police reports. If they haven't done a B & E , it's only a matter of time. Scare 'em straight with hard time the first time.

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Posted by centerstage (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neo, You're wrong. Some of these folks have long histories of drug use and dealing. And drug users, like drunk-drivers, don't just hurt themselves. They crash their cars into your wife & kids, your home, your parents; they burn down their home, your home, your church, the local pharmacy. They steal from your neighbors, your family, YOU. Illegal drug-use has far-reaching consequences and heartbreak. If they would just take their drugs & crawl into a hole, it might be different. But they don't. They walk, live, and drive among us bringing havoc in their wake.

Posted by formerCGresident (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry, Neo, I typically agree with you but you can't blame the pharma execs and doctors for this problem. Those big "pharma execs", well they are the ones putting up billions of dollars in research and development so that people have ways of living with diabetes, HIV, cancer, etc. They have to pay PHD's major bucks to create cures or maintenance drugs for all types of illnesses. You need a certain drug one of these days to save your life and you will be BEGGING them for a cure. Oxycontin used as it was meant to be used is a wonderful pain killer that I'm sure many are thankful for. These drug addicts break or crush the pills making them far more potent. The pill's 24 hour time release is destroyed in that process. AND..these people pictured here aren't the addicts, they are the PUSHERS and the DEALERS! They are the reason our family and friends are addicted so badly they will stop at nothing to get that next fix. Put them up in the jail, who cares what it costs? It's worth it to me!

Posted by fanofpedro (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's nice to see lawrence county drug task force taking down some pill heads. On the other hand this is never going to change until lawrence county gets some jobs around here. Then of course florida needs to shut down these clinics that you can just walk into and say my back hurts and they give you a bottle full of oxy.

Posted by cashmere (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with the comment above. These are dealers, not just addicts. I recognize a couple of former students who look my age instead of my children's ages. Something has to break the cycle.
I have people I love who had to put in expensive alarm systems to keep these scum from breaking into their houses to steal pills or cash to buy pills. Not just to take but to make money.
As far as I'm concerned, these are 24 people who won't break into law abiding, peaceful citizens' homes, or pass out in restaurants while their children look on.
This is a big reason people are buying and carrying guns, not because of some philosophical difference with government leaders.

Posted by bleedingheart (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

While you are at it take away their medical cards, food stamp cards, and all the other government benefits they receive and I am sure it will pay for their incarceration.

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i think hard time is the answer. i also think any elected politician,teacher,coach, anyone that gets assistance like foodstamps,social security, any kind of help needs to be drug tested if they fail they shouldnt get the help put them away we are paying for them anyway. if they have kids thats not what the kds need to see then they think its ok and its not take the kids were paying for them also. we shouldnt have people in office doing drugs this causes more problems everywhere. teachers using shouldnt teach are kids. these people can be helped but not by a smack on the hand. hard love works better and faster.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the above idea about drug testing. It could be done everytime renewal is done and random on the others mentioned.

Posted by KarlKirtner (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There is no way to win the war on drugs period. Legalize the crap. give them free dope, try to consel them, let them kill themselves or whatever. If the drugs are free, no more worrying about losing your personal property, which is what happens to innocent folks who have nothing to do with a persons addictions.

*Keep the Law in Lawrence county*

Posted by cg2009 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this is great work. i am sure this is just the beginning. maybe law. county can send a message. lets take back our community and make this a safe place to live again.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One thing worth mentioning, the drug dealers ALWAYS get caught sooner or later.

Posted by hdm1903 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now how in the world are these people supposed to pay their water bill and property taxes?

No one can make a dishonest living anymore.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel like the money spent on those two unnecessary wars over in afghanistan and iraq would MORE than pay for the necessary things to enforce the war on drug dealers.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't get me wrong neo, but I do not feel like your idea will never happen. Look how long it took to only decrease the penalties on marijuanna.

Posted by Grove4Life (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.

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Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My point is that in our lifetime that the law against drug abuse will only ever be decreased instead of legalized and that will just increase the problems. Just look at the problems that the pain clinics in florida have created for THIS small town.

Posted by OzzyGrymes (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to go Sheriff Lawless and the Lawrence County Drug Task force! Keep up the good work. We are behind you.

Posted by mlb (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The real victims here are patients with legitmate pain. There are plenty of people with real problems who suffer because they walked into the ER and the doctor is just not handing it out anymore. It isn't fair and it's unfortunate. It isn't the docs fault either, they are in a bad position. Do you make this "real" person suffer or do the give the junkie his fix. Its hard to tell who is who. Ultimately, many docs are starting to go with the ladder because they don't want the stuff on the streets. Thank You Lawrence County Law enforcment! As a citizen of this county, I can't tell you how appreciative I am that you are working hard and delivering results! Keep up the great work!

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On a lighter note, I remember and miss the good ol days when "moonshine" was our biggest abuse problem.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

America as we know it is gone.

Posted by bcohio (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

neo this might be just the beginning but i hope they get 25 more just like these scum.it might be room and board as you call it but i'd rather pay room and board as to have these people roaming the streets selling this crap to children all over ironton and places.you talk like you would rather see them out than in.i would have no mercy if i were the law. i would have a lot more of their friends so they could share the room and board.my problem is that when the law does this kind of great work that the judicial system don't do theirs and most of them will go free.everybody out there downgrades our law enforcement when its the courts that release them back out on the streets.my hat goes off to the great job these law enforcement guy's did keep up the good work and get the rest of them.i know that if they should come out into our area and get the ones around here.i have alreadytold my neighbors and friends that if i catch one of these thugs selling to my children they won't need the law.

Posted by bcohio (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

neo this might be just the beginning but i hope they get 25 more just like these scum.it might be room and board as you call it but i'd rather pay room and board as to have these people roaming the streets selling this crap to children all over ironton and places.you talk like you would rather see them out than in.i would have no mercy if i were the law. i would have a lot more of their friends so they could share the room and board.my problem is that when the law does this kind of great work that the judicial system don't do theirs and most of them will go free.everybody out there downgrades our law enforcement when its the courts that release them back out on the streets.my hat goes off to the great job these law enforcement guy's did. keep up the good work and get the rest of them.i know that if they should come out into our area and get the ones around here.i have alreadytold my neighbors and friends that if i catch one of these thugs selling to my children they won't need the law.

Posted by myvoice (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

keep up the good work lawrence county sheriff...most of the community thinks you all are going a good job....keep up the good work...we thank you all for putting your life on the line each and every day.....

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

harder times for these people. crack down bring back hard labor for the people who are arrested. if they get help take it away. ohio needs the 3strike rule. hell alll the need is bread and water the gave their rights up when they broke the law.

Posted by redhornet (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GROVE 4 LIFE I believe they were standing out there to raise money for your kid for football. And from what I hear they are not users just runners and made pretty good money taking trips.

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i would gladly throw in some cash to get rid of this garbage hell if it is county wide 2 or 3 dollers a working person would do alot of good.

Posted by RUNutz (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Worse yet, they procreate! A child learns what they live. It's called behaviorism, a product of their environment. Neglected and abused children commonly are bred and raised by parents who were neglected and abused children. Consequently, children raised by thieves and drug users grow up thinking that way of life if the way it's supposed to be. It's cyclical, and few children receive the encouragement and assistance needed to break the cycle.

Our law enforcement drug task force officers do an excellent job apprehending the criminals. But, these criminals are usually only in jail until they appear in court and are released by small dollar bond or own recognizance back in to the community on a supervised program that does nothing to curtail or stop their criminal activities. Ergo, the actual cost in tax dollars to house them is minimal compared to the destruction and damage they do on the street.

All elements of the county are seeing a drastic increase in crime, particularly breaking and entering, which is best reduced through gun control - use two hands. No jail time, no court appearance, no release.

Posted by frothy (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well...I think it is a wonderful thing that these idiots finally get what they deserve...It is one less dope head that my kids have to run into when they get older...I pitty the kids of these freaks...My heart goes out to them...

Posted by bcohio (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

some people just don't get the point.the point of the matter is that children out there walking around wiped out of their minds all the time is due to these people that you see here.i say clean out the whole bunch of these people and be rid of them.people are dying everyday because of these drugs and its a shame that we just sit back and watch it happen.undoubtedly family don't matter to most people their drugs do.to all lawrence county drug task force keep this scum off our streets.

Posted by cashmere (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neo - re "Legalize, Control, Regulate" :
Legalize: aren't these pills legal?
Control: should the doctor have the ability to determine how much pain medication is needed?
Regulate? My insurance allows me to buy pain pills, at a much cheaper price than on the street. The insurance also determines how many pills a month I can have - regulation.

During prohibition, the sale of alcohol was illegal, hence the black market.

But the pills are legal, there are doctors to prescribe, pharmacies to issue, insurance to pay for the pills, why is there a black market? because there IS regulation and controls over how many pills can be disbursed to patients legally?
What more regulation and control is needed?

Do we just make these OTC and let everyone have at 'em?

So are you proposing that people can get an unlimited supply of pain pills? if so, isn't that abandoning regulation and control?

Posted by Grove4Life (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

redhornet, are taking up for them, you make it sound like you are in favor of what they did, running drugs up here for other people and possibly kids to use them, so it's better to be the pill pusher and not the pill user.

Posted by harley_v (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OMG! Look at these people! LOL

Posted by redhornet (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Grover4life I was just commenting on what you typed. You made it sound like they were taking money from the kids to buy drugs. And my point was they would not have to do that because they made good money running them. And no I don't approve of what they have done. If you want to do drugs in your own home that is your business but when you bring it to the street it becomes everyones business. My child has scene drugs being sold at school and no one wants to do anything about it because it might be a star athlete. I hope they all get what they deserve but we all know that if you sing like a little bird then you usually fly free.

Posted by mikehaney (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now for the sad part. Any children affected by this mess of dopeheads?

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

harley_v,

What is wrong with debating what is right for America?
You must not even care.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sry, you might have been refering to the pictures.

Posted by NeverCeasesToAmazeMe (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Redhornet...do you really think that being a "runner" is really any better than being a user? These people work around kids for months as coaches and coaches wives and these kids look up to these adults as role models. Almost any kid that plays sports or does any activities always looks up to the people who teach them. And you think that that is something that these kids should "look up" to??!! Really??!!
The Little League needs to boot these people out! And yes, I know that the husband isn't being charged with anything (yet) but you can't tell me that he didn't know what his family was doing. That is just as guilty. These people, all 24, need to be locked up somewhere for a long time. I'm tired of seeing all of these people screw up the lives of others around them whether it be their own kids or the neighbors kid that they sell the stuff to. I don't blame the pills...I blame the stupid people that are apparently so bored that they can't find anything better to do with their lives and too lazy to go out and make a true, honest living.

Posted by IamTheWalrus (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

In the words of a drug dealer..."So long as there is a product that people are willing to pay such a high price for there will always be somone willing to take any risk to supply it to them"

Remove the opportunity to make a reasonable profit from providing a product or service and no one will be willing to offer it. Thats true of any type of business including the drug trade.

Posted by edmurphy (edward murphy) on October 28, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I've been visiting Ironton after a 37 year absence in Calif. I can in all honesty say,while much has changed there is a degee of raceizm which shames me.However..it is a pleasent surprise to see law enforcement go after the dominate,but i bet they are all poor.There is no shortage of those in power so addicted yet sheltered from law by those sworn to enforce it

Posted by billybob (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I say, lock them up and throw away the key! Does anyone know the city they go to in Florida? We need to send this article to the Sheriff in that county. I have no doubt that there is a drug dealer in every block in the city of Ironton. If you know someone is going to Florida report their license number to the State Highway Patrol so they can be stopped.

Posted by nichols00 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

anyone who doesnt think that the pharmacies and doctors are at fault here, you are both blind and nieve! i wont go as far as saying it is all dr's and rx but they are definately at fault. There is an excelent documentary on "www.hulu.com" called the oxycontin express. It is really informative about the whole epidemic we are experiencing in the tri-state area. Florida pain clinics are over loading patients with pills, accepting ohio, ky, and w va drivers licenses when they are not susposed too! florida does not have a narcotic monitoring system so doctor shopping is a common practice there. If this issue could be addressed our epidemic we are struggling with could be some what controlled. Not to mention how unaffordable treatment programs are! that is my opinion

Posted by pinkpearl6886 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why are they being allowed to repeat and draw goverment checks, foodstamps and a medical card...Will we every see those who really control the drug problem? Not till the State of Ohio comes in and really start looking you would be surprised at who and where.......

Posted by mrssteve36m1959 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I CANNOT beleive the post of some of these people,why get into it with each other,,I left Coal Grove YEARS ago,,and it was going on then! Its still going on now if not WORSE!!!!!! Im glad my son never done drugs or drank,,WHY---because I never done it either and he never seen things like that..Grow up be a adult quit acting like kids! Help the issues espically if you have CHILDREN that could possibly be affected by these junkies!

Posted by 9thStreetHero (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

STOP SNITCHIN'. LIVE AND LET LIVE. FIENDS AND DEALERS ARE THE COUNTY's JOB SECURITY. ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR CATCHING THE MOST IRRELEVANT PEOPLE. ALL OF THEM LOOK LIKE THEY REPEATEDLY DIPPED IN THE STASH THEY WERE SELLING OUT OF. THEY ARE PILLIN' THEIRSELVES TO DEATH. ANY DEALER WITH THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF KNOWLEDGE KNOWs HE CAN'T GET HIGH ON HIS OWN SUPPLY.

Posted by NeverCeasesToAmazeMe (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW, Neo..glad to see ya!

Posted by irontonnative (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Has anyone ever see a retired drug dealer? I didn't think so. It seems the dealer is as addicted to the easy money as the junkie is to the dope. I may not have all the money and toys that MY NEIGHBOR the dealer has but, I CAN sleep at night without worry of being woke up and carted off to jail. (they have really been squirming this week I think it's funny lol)

Posted by cg88 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

simple solution to this pass better laws and watch this stuff go away!!! 1st offense = 10yrs no exceptions no get out of jail early no nothing !!!

Posted by doesitmatter (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does it really matter who was caught with what? They'll serve a little time and when they get out they'll go to a all exspenced paid drug rehab facility, then go spend the night in the homeless shelter(paid) and get the next six months of rent free, along with the ammenities of having free electric,water,and gas for three months. now who pays for all this? well take a deep breath because if you go to a place of employment your it.

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

over 80% of all crimes one way or another is over drugs.
somway we have to gett a grip on this. everyone look at
the kids around you. do you want them to end up in one of those pictures or hurt or killed by a drugie? if you know any
one envolved do the kids a favor turn them in.

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bring back chain gangs put them to work.

Posted by mrssteve36m1959 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PERFECT THING TO SAY KIMMARK THAT WOULD WORK TOO!!

Posted by mrssteve36m1959 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BUT KIDS DONT HAVE TO FIND A DRUG DEALER TO GET THEM BOOZE!!

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 6:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neo you have your opinion i have mine. i dont think we should legalize any drug. they would find something else. this is affecting kids more ways then one. everyone makes mistakes
but they shouldnt get a smack on they hand show them how hard it is going to be if they mess up maybe it will detour some of them.

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

alot of innocent people get hurt by drugs or drugies, it changes some peoples lifes forever. the bad thing about it
is a dealer or drugie gets off for turning people in. i think we
have to have stricter laws on these people we need to make them pay for there crimes. ohio needs the 3strike rule.

Posted by cg88 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

neo u got this all wrong i invite u to go spend some time in jail and see if u would ever go back !!!! i had a brother caught for selling along time ago he done some time and when he got out he said he would never go back!!

yes kimmark chain gangs and hard time would put end to most of this !!!

Posted by twistedsister (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE YOUNGER GENERATION OF THIS COUNTY.....WE ARE IN GREAT NEED OF HELP..LOOK AROUND HOW MANY FAMILIES HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH A PILL ADDICTION..NOT TO MENTION ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE THAT NOW HAVE HEP C FROM SHARING SNORTING STRAWS...WE NEED A REHAB OF SOME TYPE RIGHT DOWN TOWN.. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IS A KEY TO ALOT OF THIS...MAYBE IF WE STARTED EARLY ENOUGH IN SCHOOLS THEN THE CHOICE TO DO THESE "HARD DRUGS" WILL BE THOUGHT OF A LITTLE LONGER.... IT IS NOT ONLY THE WELFARE FOODSTAMP TYPE THAT DOES THESE DRUGS IT IS ALSO THE RICH THE FAMOUS AND THE NEXTDOOR NEIGHBOR!!
THE 24 PEOPLE LISTED ABOVE ARE ILL AND IN NEED OF SERIOUS HELP SITTING IN A JAIL CELL ISN'T GONNA BE A CURE FOR THEM .....ADDICTION IS A DISEASE NOT A CRIME.

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

alcohol they tax so that will never be outlawed. they need stricter laws on that to especially dui stop letting people off from that

Posted by mrssteve36m1959 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 7:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I DINT THINK EITHER ONE SHOULD BE LEGAL(drugs or alcohol) BUT THATS BESIDES THE POINT EITHER ONE WILL BE GOTTEN IF LEAGAL OR ILEAGAL..BOTH CAN KILL(((DUI-----TRYING TO STEAL FOR DRUG MONEY AND GET SHOT)))))..KIMMARK GOOD POINT AGAIN! AS I SAID MY FIRST POST,,,THE KIDS OF EITHER ONES DRUGGIES OR DRUNKS ARE THE ONES WHO SUFFER THEY GROW UP IN IT,,,THEY DO IT THEM SELVES!

Posted by cg88 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 7:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

neo these people do this because its just a slap on the hand that is there punishment its time for stricter laws on this!!
and for your comment you posted at 615pm go back and read what u exactly wrote PLEASE!!! U said and i quote "Yes you could work them while they're in prison, but that's just another form of punishment"

do u honestly think that is punishment ?

Posted by mrssteve36m1959 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IF THE RULES WERE MADE A LITTLE TUFFER THAT IF YOU SELLTO A CHILD IF YOU BUY FOR A CHILD YOU WILL BE IMPRISIONED FOR 20 YEARS THEN **DEATH PENALTY** NOTHING LESS FOR EITHER DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ...THE SAME AS IF YOU SELL TO ANOTHER ADULT NOTHING LESS BUT 20 YEARS THEN **THE DEALTH PENALTY** EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN OPINION..BUT I GUARANTEE YOU ONE THING THEY BOTH WILL STILL BE USED,,,KNOWING THE STIFF PENALTY WOULD TAKE THEIR FREEDOM!

Posted by cg88 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 7:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

chain gangs are good but what im really saying is get caught 1 time= 10yrs NO EXCEPTIONS etc etc etc for repeat offenders.

compare robbing a bank to this drug thing i mean its not everyday u hear about a bank being robbed and why is this ? cause u know your looking at 10-20 for that crime!!!

Posted by hadit (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Interesting to note that none of the people here have mentioned the head shop we have in South Ironton that sells all kinds of drug items and has young kids going in and out all day.

These people are not poverty stricken. They chose an easy way to make a buck rather then work (or try to work). Some are pretty nortorious dealers with previous busts.Some are the children of druggies. No sympathy here!

Posted by angelgirl (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 8:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"90" Comments on this article...I cant believe it all over this,is it really worth all the arguing over?? I know 4 of those people and they aren't worth my time!!

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neo i think you love stiring the pot but thats ok its good to talk. your never changing my mind i wish alcohol wasnt leagal
i think we need to be tougher on criminals its to easy for them.
i have loved ones thats been introuble and i tell them the same.
i also wouldnt help to bail them out . they dont get what they deserv now.

Posted by falinrok (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 8:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neo , your starting to sound like a broken record with all your "lifes answers" & all your "solutions"

Posted by angelgirl (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To NEO...Yeah it is my prerogative to think and say that. And who knows what GOD thinks.. this isn't about what he thinks!!

Posted by angelgirl (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sunday Morning for me,isnt any different than a Monday-Saturday I work and take care of my kids & pay my bills...sweet gems as in?? So Sunday morning isn't a day I run to church and pray for my sins to be forgiven..then turn around the next day to do it all over again. But if you really wanna know what he thinks. Then do me a favor ask if he thinks the same of me as he does with you and your 28 comments on here.I think its called gossiping..

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Drugs like Oxycontin and comparible pain killers (yes even Marijuanna) should be confined to Hospital use only.

Maybe that would solve the problem.

Posted by goybar1 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TURN THESE PEOPLE LOOSE-THEY ARENT HURTING ANYBODY.YOU ALL ARE JUST A BUNCH OF CRYBABIES.DRUGS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS AND I DONT THINK IT HURTS FOR SOMEBODY TO GET A LITTLE HIGH EVERY NOW AND THEN.I BET EVERYONE OF YOU TAKE A LITTLE DRINK WHEN YOU WANT IT. SO WHATS THE DIFFERENCE?

Posted by jonda (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well deb you have room to talk! only way its gonna stop is leave that town. i am so happy away from there. i did my time...... if the task force just knew what they were doing but they find snitches to do there job because they really have no idea just waisting tax payers dollars

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

and please do not knock Neo for believing what his stand on the issue. It makes good sense, but that is years away.
We need MORE aggresive thinking, not slanderous comments.

Posted by angelgirl (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wasnt knocking anyone..he was the one to say what god might think about me..then wanna say something about sweet gems and my sunday mornings..noone knows me on here. I dont drink or get high..everyone has a point on the issue and some has very good ideas that might work..just getting the state and county to do it.

Posted by NeverCeasesToAmazeMe (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with the statement that this something that needs to be discussed. Everyone here knows someone that is affected by drugs one way or another. If not, then you must live in a cave somewhere.
Although I do think that the penalties need to be harsher on these people, what is going to happen to their kids? And no, I'm not saying that the parents should be let off easy because they have kids but honestly, what about these children??!! More and more parents are leaving their kids to fend for themselves while they get their fix...whether it be drug, cash or whatever. And then what happens is that these kids grow up and follow in the paths of their parents the majority of the time. Something needs to break this cycle!

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here is how I feel about the drug abuse problem.
Either it should be legalized or have zero tolerance.

I do not like the middle road and I am very adaptable.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Except for hospital use of course.

Posted by GoAwayAlready (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 9:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Are you serious goybar1? Having a drink of beer is far different from running drugs! Atleast when you drink, if you are responsible, you only effect yourself. Running drugs effects men, women, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children alike. Who knows who the drugs are being sold to once you go get them. Ignorance! I say find an honest way to make a buck and be thankful for what the good Lord blesses you with. Being rich is not what life is all about. Being honest is much more important.

Posted by Rick1973 (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey everybody I think Neo has some very valid points. Nothing against the efforts of the local law enforcement agencies, but I really don't think the problem is being addressed in a manner that is really going to fix the overall problem. I'm not saying that we can turn our heads at what is going on, but the problem is a lot more complexed to be fixed by locking up a bunch of people. Something needs to be done within the drug company system. How many of you remember when Qualudes were simply taken off the market because of the amount of abuse that was going on with the drug. If Oxycontin is such a legitimate drug then why can't it be administered by trained professionals instead of being passed out like "candy" by supposed "pain clinics". The problems goes a lot deeper than what local law enforcement can fix.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 10:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neo old buddy, I could be wrong, but I think you may need a "power nap".

Posted by angelgirl (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 10:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What I meant by they wouldnt be worth my time is..by all the comments on this issue..wouldnt be worth it.Didnt mean anything else by that. I know we are all the same.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

By the way: off topic

Where can I get tickets for the Ironton home playoff game and how much are they?

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 28, 2009 at 11:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good night everyone. It's past my bedtime.

Posted by PEJ (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 1:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How come all the drug people are ugly? I couldnt believe those pictures. They are UGLY PEOPLE!

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 7:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good Morning Everyone. (yawn)
It was a very good day for comments yesterday.

Posted by angelgirl (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good Morning to you guys also..getting ready to head to work...Wonder what will be in today's paper??? Everyday that I read the tribune,just makes me even more happier that I no longer live in that area..Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

Posted by HippyChick (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Although I am unsure of the efficacy of these stings by the drug task force, they *are* doing something and they are doing it under the letter of the law, which at times is not much to work with. I think they are doing a great job, if at nothing else, showing the drug community that the rest of us are getting pretty sick of their antics and the drug free community can and will fight back.

So many of you have great ideas. Obviously it is time for a change. Talking about it only does so much. It would be great to see some action in the law making area, specifically, sentencing.

One can't be rehabilitated without being an active participant in the process, therefore being forced into it seldom works. Not only does one have to change their behavior, but also their whole life which could mean walking away from families, friends, everything one grew up with that is common or familiar and even nonproductive patterns of thinking. Most, it seems would prefer drug addiction. Its a bit more attractive and much easier to just keep things the way they are.

Put them in jail. Let the pharm companies and the doctors pay. They make plenty of money from peoples addiction. Who knows, they may actually try being accountable for their part in this mess. And yes, they have a part.

Posted by mindyourown00 (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

oh my GOD are we really back to all of this again?can't you people find something new to talk about?or someone?half of the people above didn't even do anything really all that bad,they are just mearlly used as pawns,snitches, to feel in a space in the drug task force's game!they have nothing on anyone so they use people like some of the above to feel in the big gaps for them. and in return it looks like they have made some big bust when that is not the truth.if you only knew what some of them have done,it's really not that bad even though it's what it seems.everyone just needs to keep their NOSES out of it and MIND YOU'R OWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by GoAwayAlready (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey mindyourown00, everyone has opinions. Obviously comments are welcome, you left yours!!! Wrong is wrong, it is what it seems. Drugs were involved and that is the bottom line. If there weren't drugs or participation in the peddling of such these pics wouldn't be in the paper. It is a very sad affair, but stuff like this happens to good people. Just like taxes, I don't agree that everything needs to be in the paper. Posting their names was one thing, but the pics were a bit much. This too shall pass.

Posted by NeverCeasesToAmazeMe (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mindyourown00....if you didn't want to read the comments then you didn't have to. You REALLY didn't have to leave one if you think it's so stupid. There are a few of us out here that are concerned about the problem and we just thought that since this forum is here, we might as well use it and throw out some ideas to maybe one day help it!

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i think its great. some people needs to know so the can stay away or keep there kids away from people who are introuble.
wrong is wrong they done wrong and need to be stoped i know its not a perfect world but i think its a good start for are
area we need to lookout for the kids. i know everyone dont think so but look at it for your kids or relatives. i know some people in these pics and i was suprised but its good to know
the most wanted every week is a good thing i hope they catch them its a start. i hear of things going on and cant belive what i hear and iknow how people can get hurt by others innocent people get hurt by these people when they need money or drugs i know of a man who worked everyday he could to take care of his family and coached kids for a long time and is now paralized over a drugie. they do hurt people. and the one who shot him was a snitch and was high when he shot him.

Posted by lg116907 (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hadit, you previously said "They chose an easy way to make a buck rather then work (or try to work)." I know one of these people and happen to know that he has a job and works hard to support his family.

He is also a very good father, so to the people that say that these people prey on their own children and are negative figures in their lives, you are wrong as well.

He is also not a drug runner, he was just with the wrong person at the wrong time.

I know I can only speak for one of these people but I believe you can't group all druggies together and say they're all bad people because it's not true. Most of them are people that you interact with everyday, even people you respect.

I agree with Neo that the drug laws need to be changed; legalize these things and regulate and sell them the same way you would cigarettes and alcohol. How hard would it be to sell packs of marijuana with packs of cigarettes? If you legalize these things, you can tax them and then use that money for other, bigger problems. Also, this would free up room in the jails for people that actually need to be there.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I still disagree with the legalization of marijunna but like I said, I am very adaptable and I would not blow a cork if it happened. As a matter of fact I remember when you went to prison for one joint and I believe you were shipped overseas to Viet Nam to fight in that "conflict". I could be wrong about that part though.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On a further note, I am pretty sure that America has the highest population per capita in prison than any country in the whole world.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe that includes jails too, but I don't think so.

Posted by barkbeetle (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I thought Neo retired??

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

huh?

Posted by barkbeetle (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe he'll start a blog about this? Wait that's right he already did...

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is that fact wrong barkbeetle?

Posted by cookie_200303 (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i hope you catch every damn one of these worthless piece of crap...... in my book jail is to good for them they should be sent to work on a hard labor camp somewhere away from any thing , make them pay for what they put other people threw that try to make an honest dollar and live good lives .............. you go sheriff my hats off to all of you

Posted by leslieinthesouth (anonymous) on October 29, 2009 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

U know my mom told me about the bust. it is disturbing. Drugs well perscription drugs ruien my ex husbands life. i do blame the system. Ironton has nothing to offer the people who are addicted to these drugs. They send these people off and give them very little time to get off the drug and they put them right back out there. Its an addiction that these people and their families are left to deal with the rest of thier lives. Somebody up there has to see the problem and address it now before its too late for the young ones who have to live there. as far as i am concerned there isnt much future for the children in ironton. i guess its why life is finer in South Caroliner! the laws are differ and things are brighter for children here. I do relate cuz i have lived it with an pill user and it is something me and my children will deal with as long as their father lives.

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on October 30, 2009 at 8:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

lock them up put them in rehab but make them pay for it not the tax payers we didnt tell them to start using or drinking they did it on their own i disagree with paying for rehab when they started it was there choice just like the people in this bust i didnt say they all were bad but they all knew it was wrong when they did it so they are criminals now if they were good parents they should have thought about this befor they did it no way can they say they did not know it was wrong so they shoud be arrested also not saying they cant say yes im guilty i did it do there time and give it another shot and prove they are good parents for the ones that it is one strike do it right no more strikes in the future everyone makes mistakes and if its just once do what you have to own up to it prove yourself the ones who are repeaters and always blame someone else or are just trying to fight the system i hope there are harder times behind bars.

Posted by realtalk101 (anonymous) on October 30, 2009 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Personally I'm glad to see these skanks gone. I get sick of seeing them walk around with their "Im a bad a** pill head" attitudes. Plain and simple white trash!! I'd like to say hopefully they will learn their lessons but we all know thats just a dream. Knowing half these people they cant wait to get out to toot a painer and puff an L. Trash!!!!! I mean fa real, jus look at their pics. Pathetic wastes. I'm jus glad I wont be seeing their drugged up faces for a while. Good work!!!!

Posted by baxter (anonymous) on October 30, 2009 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I really feel sorry for the children of these people. I hope god will watch over them and that they turn out better then what their parents are.

Posted by southernbelle (anonymous) on October 30, 2009 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Someone stated that they were all ugly. Yeah.... oxycontin makes you lose weight fast and lose muscle tone. That's why they all have droopy, hanging down faces. Only a couple look normal so apparently they sold more than they used. I want to know why the one I know is out of jail? But thank god he got arrested for this and he should be for welfare fraud too as I know for a fact he owns his "trailer" but gets a rent reciept and therefore gets over $300 a mo. in food stamps. He owns a carpet cleaning business and has bank accts in several family members names to cheat the IRS and DSS. His child lived in a pigsty. Has rat feces on the food items in the cupboard, holes in the floor and rooms full of garbage. However, I do hope that for the sakes of the people that are not too far gone they do get rehab and can return to society and live normal lives. That's all I have to say.

Posted by oldmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i feel sorry for all of you who think you know the answers to everyone elses problems???????????? by the sounds of all these blogs,you all seem to be doing something illegal yourselves,just some of you never got caught?

Posted by oldmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i feel so sorry for the man that is married to one of these women that work at the sherriffs office,he is an awesome father to their children,and a good man overall......

Posted by osufan (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 1:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WELL I THINK THEY SHOULD BE STOPPING ALL THE FL. PILL MILLS THESE DR.S ARE GIVING THEM TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE WHY CAN;T THEY BE CHARGED ? THEY ARE THE REASON FOR SO MANY DEATHS AND ADDICTIONS!GO TO THE SOURCE HELL THEY ARE THE DEALERS AND UNTILL THEY ARE STOPED WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT A LOOSING BATTLE!!I SAY THROW THERE BUTT'S IN JAIL! BUT THE PEOPLE WHO ARE BLAIMING SOME OF THESE KIDS NEED TO STOP AND THINK,IF IT WASENT FOR THE DR.S GIVING THEM OUT LIKE CANDY IT WOULDNT BE AS BAD!PUT THE BLAIM WHERE IT BELONGS!!!

Posted by oldmom (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 1:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hell all you need is an mri anymore???????????????

Posted by kimmark (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

it was good to see that some of these people did the right thing and pleaded guilty. they mentioned they wanted to get right for them selves and their children, hopefully they can get back to the right way. especially for their kids.
(oldmom mri??????) did you mean beating the system?

Posted by osufan (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mri's and a bunch of pills those dr's are the ones responsible and they should pay!

Posted by straightoplay (anonymous) on November 7, 2009 at 9:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Praise The Lord thay are getting the dope heads finally. You can run but you can't hide Linda Rosebrough. Look at your children and brothers and sisters they are just like you. The old saying is you reap what you sow. The sad fact is that the grandchildren suffered and nieces and nephews from your drug abuse and using the welfare and social security system to rip them off and buy drugs with the tax dollars that hard working people pay on there taxes to do your drugs. I hope they lock you up and throw away the KEYS!!!And if they give you probation they will find out that you are still using because you have not learned your lesson.They aslo should take the house that you live in away from you because it is a drug house.That to pay the state for what you cost tax dollars to pay your public defender. By the way last time you were seen in town you were walking, amazing now wheelchair bound and using you illiness to get pitty and defray the court system. They take people in prison with no legs or arms and also wheelchair bound.