Six alleged drug dealers agree to a deal

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By Ashley McNamee

Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 9:53 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009 at 11:56 PM CDT

All six alleged drug dealers agreed to the deal the Peoria County State's Attorney office offered them.
It was part of the Drug Market Intervention program where police identified 29 drug dealers, 23 of them were arrested and face prosecution on felony drug charges.
Last night the community confronted the remaining 6, the non-violent offenders.
They were offered the chance to avoid prosecution if they become productive members of society and stay out of trouble for the next three years.
If they break the deal, the state's attorney will prosecute the case they have against them.

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 7:06 AM Mr.Smith wrote ...

The second chance program just might turnout to be something good for our community.This should have been thought of years ago,just maybe our prison system would not be over populated today.

Tuesday, Nov 10 at 10:40 AM JUICE, COOT BOY! wrote ...

WELL 4 ALL U IDIOTS WHO THNK THE SECOND CHANCES IS WRONG WEL WHAT IF IT WAS UR MOMA R DOUHTER G. AN I SPEAK 4 THE HOOD WE NEED A BREAK AN JUST MAYBY WE WILL B SEEN ASHUMENNOTISFITOR A PY CHEC COO 4 LIF

Sunday, Nov 8 at 12:05 AM burt so then its okay wrote ...

burt so its okay to just deal drugs on the corners then? dealing drugs leads to all kinds of problems. murders and everything. there should be no slap on the wrist for dealing COCAINE! ROCKS, Blows, etc. America is out of control and is going to spiral downward faster than ever before. You want to save the youth? Get out there. Open more community centers. Places they can play sports, study, use computer. CONSTRUCTIVE things. A place for them 2 go instead of the roach homes they liv

Saturday, Nov 7 at 1:06 PM Burt wrote ...

Anybody think the nonviolent guys would be better for society after being in jail? When they have STD's and a felony conviction, they are a bigger risk to society. Alcohol has plenty of problems and we solve those with visibility and regulation.

Friday, Nov 6 at 10:09 PM J wrote ...

GOOD LUCK GUYS !!

Friday, Nov 6 at 8:44 PM People 2 wrote ...

I Think this is a great idea our jails are full of non violent offenders that are fully capable of reform. Many businesses in this country have been founded by selling drugs once the legit business starts they stop. Some times drug dealers are smart people taking a calculated risk to better their families lives.

Friday, Nov 6 at 8:29 PM sell drugs 2nd chance, dui you LOSE wrote ...

I cannot stand this city, this country anymore. everything is out of hand. Take some pictures now people, then in 10 yrs you can compare. America is going down the tubes!!!!!!!!!! Thats a fact jack take it to the bank.

Friday, Nov 6 at 7:02 PM Kirby wrote ...

What a ridiculous approach! And we wonder why society is so messed-up. Who are these idiots that come up with these lame brain ideas. The historical odds will tell you that second chances don't work. It has to do with mindset, it takes years to change a mindset. You can color the duck any colo you want, but ya know it is still a duck!

Friday, Nov 6 at 2:40 PM Really? wrote ...

Productive members of society...really?!?! So, for all of us NON-CRIMINALS out there fighting for jobs they are offered a second chance...BOGUS! What a shameful message to send to society's children...it's ok to sell drugs because you can be offered a second chance if your a "NON-VIOLENT CRIMINAL"...

Friday, Nov 6 at 7:57 AM Yeah right. wrote ...

WAY TO GO! Lets teach kids it's OKAY to deal drugs because we will give them a 2nd chance! Wth is wrong w/ you people. They need to be punished like everyone else. Drugs are serious! Do you want one of these kids pressuring your child to buy drugs off the street? NICE...WAY TO GO!

Friday, Nov 6 at 6:31 AM Mmmhmmm wrote ...

I'm sure they are all very trustworthy...

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