Wow, they never look like you would expect. Newlenox gets more interesting (and dangerous) every year. Can't wait to find out what they will discover when they search his house. Major drug problems and now a nutjob with hand grenades while the NLPD keeps us safe from speeders. Good job guys!

How is it you are so quick to find a negative in our police? How is it you know what investigations as being conducted? Why must you always be so negative? In what really is a wonderful (not perfect) community, why must there be so much negativity?

Drugs and grenades don't mix, kids.

Wow. Talk about getting 'blasted'. Dude lives by a school, to boot. Wonder if he's ex-military or just into loud noises. Crazy stuff, here.

Glad he's Cook County's problem now. Wowsa.

He is a great guy. Don't know whey he had it there. Maybe his parents should have been there for him. I really don't think he would have used it. Too nice of a guy. I think he need counselling more than anything. and new friends.

Maybe someone set hin up. He was out cold. How could they prove that he had it.

The police cannot prove it. It was probably a set up and someone left him that way.

BRW. You suck. you know nothing idiot.

Sandy, maybe he made an admission, maybe his fingerprints were on the items. sounds as if he could benefit from a mental health professional.

How did he even get those grenades who sells them maybe the police should find out and charge them

Hand grenades are made for the military. Most find there way into society by a military person stealing and selling them. But it could be decades old. WWII grenades still up in basements and garages as they were taken home as souvenirs.

He is still a good guy heart like gold the grenade was not in his hand he was lying on the ground out side his car to weird I still think he was set up there was nothing in his house he has a great job no reason

He's the kind of guy that someone would take advantage of . I would love to find out who the jerks he's been hanging out with lately because he is not what this article is making him out to be

Well sandy he is a dirt bag looser who is also on video cooking meth at that same address next to a school where a 12 old child lives keep sticking up for him I hope he rots in prison

Maybe zach you are the one that set him up

You might be his loser friend

Funny the way you know so much about him you must be doing the same thin zach

Zach, curious to how you know he was in a video cooking meth?

George you are a good guy don't let all these idiot people with their nothing better to do comments get you down. All your close family and friends know you and that is all that counts we will stand behind you 100%. love you always.

Maybe. It was his girlfriend who set him up I don't even know him or his family

Then lay off your comments if you don't know what you are talking about

Sandy-

We got it. He's a 'great guy' and 'would never do this' or 'he must've been set-up'.

Maybe we should just let him go home to sleep it off. Let bygones be bygones.

Not to jump to conclusions, but the dude was caught beyond wasted at a McD's with high explosives. Maybe it does warrant a looksie, don't you think? Drugs do funny things.

George is a good person, who comes from a good family. He has never hurt anyone other than himself. People should not be so quick to judge as if you have never made a bad decision in you life. Sandy you say Geoge is s good person and mabey his parent should have been there for him so obviously you know George, but you don't know his parents, so please stick to what you know!

Lorraine I know his parents. Why have they not visited him yet or tried to call or bailed him out. Don't you think that is hurting him. It sure hurts me. If it were my parents they would be on this site and everywhere trying to prove his innocense.

My mother just went down there to visit and waited 2 hour to be told it was not his visiting day which they had posted wrong on the web site, this just happend, you can't go whenever it convienent! You cant just call county and as to speak to you son, he has to call her but he won't! And as for bail if you so hurt why don't you contribute to the $30,000. Thats not chump change to some families! So maybe you should check your facts ,or mind your own business because obviously you don't known my family as well as you claim!

It's about time you are speaking up. Hope you can do this in court because he will need your mouth also to get out of it. I though I was the only one speaking up and sticking up for him because this is the only place I can speak my mind. The cops are a bunch of idiots who think they know everything and make a big deal out of it without getting their facts straight. That is why the patch needs to do some reseach and get the true story. This poor guy I know is so innocent. I am done writing and leaving comments. George will be in my prayers through this whole process.

Which part did the police get wrong- that wonderful George was drugged-out of his mind near his car or that sweet George had enough ordinance to kill 35 people sitting in his Mercedes?

The case won't be tried by the police OR here at Patch, so save your defense for court. The law-abiding citizens of L-way are tired of losers in our midst. Send him to Stateville, where he belongs.

I was at this guy's bond hearing. It's funny how much this story has changed from then. They make it sound like he was a crack or meth head. He had zanex that were not prescribed to him. How many crackheads do you know that drive mercedes. According to them he was outside his car crying that does not sound unconsious to me. Wonder how much of this story is fabricated.

If the charges are trumped-up, file a wrongful arrest charge against the police. Sue for defamation of character. Don't forget to sue the judge who put the $300,000 bond on this non-event. Sue Silver Cross, as well. Poor innocent fellow.

There are quite a few drug dealers driving benzes. Typically an Escalade, tho.

I know George and troubled with drugs he may be but he would never hurt a fly. EVER! George was one of if not my best friends for a long, long, time and it makes me very sad to hear this awful news. I know his entire family and I'm sure they are crushed by this. They are all good people. He is too smart for his own good but just somehow keeps making bad decisions. I hope he gets well and contributes again in some way, shape, or form. So, like his sister said, mind your own business and pray for the poor guy.

Linda you don't know the jitz of the story other than what you read in the above article, so why don't you go back to your simpleton life or post your senseless comments on some murderer or child molesters article!

Geo's family members:

I have been involved in the treatment of individuals such as George for more than 30 years. The more a person uses ‘crystal meth’, the more they crave it, making it very difficult to quit. Continued use can result in rapid weight loss and malnourishment. Longer-term use of “crystal meth” can have a serious impact on the brain’s ability to process information, and can even result in structural changes to the brain. It can also lead to the development of a psychotic condition that is difficult to treat.

Please see that he gets the help he so desperately needs.

Dr Ken: or so you say. My family is not nieve to the effects of a "Crystal Meth User", if we thought George had a problem with meth we would have done every thing in our power to help him. The so called narcotics in his car were Zannex, so he might have a problem with that but he is not a meth head. He had a full time job working 60+ hours a week and everything to show for his hard work. The comments above come from people who don't know him or have not seen him in quite a few years. So like I stated above you don't know the full story or the circumstances of the situation. go back to your meth patients and try and save them!

Lorraine,
I apologize if I have offended you, but denial isn't going to help this man. Judging from the police report, the glazed look in his booking photo and his gaunt appearance, I think there is more than Xanex (Zannex is abuser lingo) involved here. Street drugs can prematurely age a person.

Often times when a person is pushed to work 60+ hour-weeks, they turn to stimulants to keep up with the pace. It sounds like George is out-of-control and your home remedy for treating his disorders aren't working. Don't be afraid to seek help from a professional.

Well think what you want, truth is you don't know George or what his everyday appearance is! What may look gaunt or glazed to you may differ from someone who has seen him every day for their whole life! I'm not denying the fact that he has a problem, and I know I'm not the one to help him but I will defend by brother from being accused of what I know is not true!

You go girl no doctor would be on this site must be a loser

I've been reading this stuff and wasn't going to coment but I know this dude. We used to be good buds. He was a great guy- really. But about a year ago we were having a few bers and he goes- I gotta show you something cool. He takes me out to his car and has a 2 litter bottle and says he can make meth in it. i don't touch that crap- maybe a joint now n then, but not that crap. He was all fidgity and hyped up. like i said- he used to be a great guy but that crap frys your brain.

how come the loud girls don't say nothing about the grenades he had? what the hell is up with that stuff? Thats federal crimes there.

Lorraine and Sandy - grow up and stop with the profanity.

Mind your business Mother Teresa!

And benny he is a great guy not was a great guy

After reading all the comments it appears the junkie in jail and his trash-mouthed sisters are all LOSERS. Why don't you all move back to the ghetto and drug yourselves into an early grave. We don't want you around New Lenox or our schools.

Your concerns should be with the county you live in. According to the news there's a heroin epidemic in will county wich trust me I am far from and far from the ghetto. I am his only sister, I don't know who sandy is but she can stick up for my brother as much as she wants. I am a resposible wife and mother, but when it comes to my family I don't tolerate ignorance or disrespect. George my have a problem but he is my family and I refuse to turn my back on him.

I AM concerned with my county- that's why it's great this tweaker is gone. Look at his mug- full of scabs. Unkempt appearance- typical user.

Sure hope you don't let bomb-boy babysit your kids while he's tweaking. If it was my family member who was busted at a McD's with drugs and frickin grenades, I'd keep a low profile and maybe be a little ashamed. Either way, he's off the streets.

Maybe you should clean your screen! I am hurt and angry but not ashamed of my own family. I'll pray that your never put in a position to defend one of your family member because your family morals suck!

George is a Great person, all of you jump to conclusions and are staying things about him and his family when you don't even know them. You don't know the facts. He has a heart of Gold and would do anything for you if you asked. Stop disrespecting my friends, they are outstanding people....Stop being ignorant and disrepectful to a something you know nothing about!!!! I GOT YOUR BACK!!!!

Thank you Marissa

You all are good people. George, his friends, his family- great people: swearing, threatening, intimidating, druggies-- good people. We need more grenades in NL. I knew something was missing from this area.

Go look in the mirror Sandy, Marissa, Lorraine- see that huge 'L' on your forehead? You all need some serious mental help.

Don't start disrespecting me.....you have no idea who I am or my friends,your the loser for making comments on something you know nothing about except the so called truth printed in the paper. I personally know this family. So until you know the facts, keep your sorry comments to your self...

Leroy you got the L in your name

I've been advised that it's best not to comment, the employees of the new lenox patch are going to go through the whole company to get them to comment to try and hype us up because the more comments the bigger the story gets. It's ashame how disreguarding the media can be!

STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOBODY KNOWS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED!!!! YOU ALL SHOULD B ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES!!

Thanks everyone for the discussion, but I think it's run its course. We're closing down comments.

Good Luck George ! Good luck classy family !