Monticello Businessman Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Charges
Published by Joe Burgess April 10th, 2008 in Police /Legal.
Kevin Gilliam, of Monticello went before Drew County Circuit Judge Sam Pope, to be sentenced for the charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a drug premises.
Gilliam’s case had been held in January, and this hearing was for his sentencing.
Gilliam was taken into custody and is being held at the Drew County Detention Facility.
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Kevin we all make mistakes but, we learn from them. Keeping praying and God will see you through. Nobody’s perfect and God’s does forgive us. You always have been a good person in school.I pray for you and your family. Hope’s things go well for you. MHS ‘87
Yes, everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves to be forgiven. But: You need to show remorse and own up to what you did instead of blaming everyone else for your own stupid mistake. I have not once heard anyone say that he has accepted the responsibility for his actions. Also, what about the kids at his house while he was manufacturing meth?
If you know Kevin then you have definately heard him accept responsibility for his actions.
Kevin did own up to what he did and is taking his punishment. Why don’t you try praying instead of judging.
AMEN, Gillaim Family Friend!!!
I couldnt agree with you more!!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Kevin made a mistake and HE ADMITTED TO IT….Unlike so many others. My brother is addicted to drugs and I pray every day that he will get busted so he will live. He has fathered several children that he does not take care of and we never know if he will live to see another day. It is sad that lacee mac does not comprehend what she reads, if she did she would see that he took the blame for what he done. I applaude Kevin for his strength and hope that others will be as strong as him. We all make our mistakes, but it takes a big person to do admit his wrong and take their punishment.
Lots of love and prayers to the family…..
Ok, be it known by all that I do NOT know the family, the offender, nor anyone involved. However, I would like to point out that anyone can take responsibility for their actions. Anyone. A five year old can do it, and a 50 year old can do it. What makes the difference, however, is whether or not the behavior is corrected, and not repeated. I hope that this story has happy ending.
I believe it does take a big person to admit when they are wrong…which he did. But not only did he own up to it…he is now receiving his punishment for his actions. I believe people can get swept up in things and can’t find a way out. They become trapped in a lifestyle that won’t free them. He is free now. Free to be the person he was before he got swept up. I feel what really MAKES THE DIFFERENCE is that he has Christ on his side and all things will be possible that he sets his mind to. The only person that he has to ADMIT anything to is Christ and then his family–which he has already done. Thank you for the people who have lifted him up in prayer! His family and True friends greatly appreciate it!