Crystal Lake woman accused of growing marijuana plants at home

A judge read aloud a series of drug-related charges Wednesday to a Crystal Lake woman accused of growing and planning to sell marijuana.

Pamela R. Heady was one of three people home when police were called Jan. 16 to the zero to 100 block of East Crystal Lake Avenue. Officers originally arrived to diffuse a domestic situation, but the investigation took a turn when police searched the apartment and found more than 
17 ounces of marijuana and several marijuana plants in one of the bedrooms, according to a news release at the time.

The bedroom was believed to belong to David P. Ready, who was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, production of marijuana plants, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic syringe, police said.

According to criminal complaints filed in McHenry County court, police found about seven marijuana plants in the home.

Both Heady and Ready are free on bond. Heady posted $6,000 bail shortly after being arrested and was released.

After missing an April 25 court appearance, however, a $50,000 warrant was issued for her arrest.

That warrant was dismissed Wednesday, but McHenry County Judge Jeffrey Hirsch ruled that $430 in cash, which was seized by police, would be forfeited to the state’s attorney’s office.

Reached by phone Wednesday, Heady’s attorney, Gregory Nikitas, declined to comment.

Heady is charged with possession with intent to deliver 500 to 2,000 grams of marijuana, possession of marijuana and production of a marijuana plant.

If Heady is convicted of the most serious offense, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, she could be sentenced to between two and five years in prison.

Crystal Lake police could not be reached to clarify the man and woman’s relationship or elaborate on their alleged individual involvement.

Heady is due in court July 11.