Saturday, May 8, 2010

Indoor Farming Not Very Successful For Crystal Lake Couple

Vitaly and Melissa Reider of 145 Rosedale Drive have been charged by McHenry County Sheriff's Department with allegations in connection with an indoor clandestine cannabis growing lab.

The Sheriff's Department Narcotics Division investigated and found over 1,400 grams of processed Cannabis along with one hundred sixty seven actively growing cannabis sativa plants, along with nutrients, lights, ballasts, water pumps and exhaust tubing used to cultivate the Cannabis. According to Sheriff Nygren the street value of the seized cannabis is in excess of $23,700.

The Reiders each face charges regarding unlawful production of Cannabis Sativa Plants, as well as unlawful possession of Cannabis with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of Cannabis. Bond for each of the Reiders was set at $40,000. Vitaly was arrested and incarcerated at the McHenry County Jail. Melissa was not present at the time of the investigation. A warrant for her arrest was issued.

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