A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department:
Lakemoor Pair Arrested for Heroin Possession and Delivery
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Police announced today the arrest of two Lakemoor residents for multiple heroin-related drug charges. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Police Narcotics Task Force (which includes members of the Lake in the Hills Police Department) conducted a two month undercover investigation into the pair.
Nicholas Koczor
On 1/5/16, Investigators made a traffic stop on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am in the area of Illinois Rt. 31 and Blake Dr., McHenry, after surveillance units observed the pair make a narcotics transaction.
Investigators searched the vehicle and recovered 2.5 grams of heroin, one gram of cannabis, and $110 United States.
On 1/6/16, Investigators were granted a vehicle seizure warrant on a 2001 Nissan Xterra.
Investigators located the vehicle at 348 Rand Rd., Lakemoor, and subsequently recovered an additional 28 grams of heroin, $540 United States Currency, needles, methadone, and 2 grams of cannabis.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Police Narcotics Task Force seized a total of 33 grams of heroin, 3 grams of cannabis, and $650.00 United States Currency.
The estimated street value in McHenry County for the heroin seized is $6,600.
Elizabeth Schwartz
Arrested: Nicholas M. Koczor (Male 30) and Elizabeth A. Schwartz (Female 36), both from 348 Rand Rd., Lakemoor
Charges were the same for both individuals:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance w/Intent to Delivery (class X)
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance (class 1) 3 counts
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (class 1)
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance (class 2) 2 counts
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (class 4) 3 counts
The charges against these individuals are merely allegations against them. All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
Heroin is extremely addictive, avoid it like the plague.
Good to have a sheriff that works.
Nygren could not find the pot farm that was in his own backyard.
I am Nick Koczor and I just wanted to thank you for arresting me. I needed this. It gave me another chance. And today I am still being a productive member of society. My life is still far from perfect but I really appreciate the courts for being more tolerant then what they wanted. So again I thank you I could not ever seem to find my way out until there were repercussions. I tried but due to a fear of leaving loved ones behind I could not do this. My oldest brother died while I was locked up and it showed me I’m not invinciple. To the lives I have destroyed and countless family problems I have caused with your loved ones addictions I’m truly SORRY. I just want everyone to know there is a way out of this bondage. Today I have a choice. And I try to do the right thing. I’m not perfect and I still have so much to learn. This is the fact I will not speak of Mchenry County in a bad way. I have no right to judge. They however arrested me before I could cause a lot more harm to a lot of people. Drug addiction is a disease of the mind. I could rationalize and justify my actions while I was locked up. Now with a little time and the friends I have made being out. I can admit graciously I was wrong. Also for anyone who knows me I dislike being wrong. This is where I have to give credit and thanks that all of this happened for a reason. Before this I was clean 2yrs and 3 months I thought I got this thing beat. The facts are clear my disease grows with my recovery and if I don’t take action on a day to day basis I go right back with certain thoughts. Its really not that difficult I just get in my own way. So again the northwest Tasc force thank you again. You 5 know who you are and I don’t need to give names. Thank you again for another chance And one I may or may not have deserved. I am truly grateful!!!!