A Taylorville man was taken into custody Monday morning after a search warrant led to the discovery of meth.  37-year-old Joshua Hawthorne was taken into custody after complaints were received at the 1000 Block of West Vine Street. Hawthorne was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, aggravated unlawful use of a residence/criminal fortification of a residence, and violation of bond conditions.  

He was currently out on bond for meth charges.  Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says that there was a sign on the door of the house that said “‘If Police are here’ if you wish to talk to them, go out on the porch and shut the door behind you.  Do not let them come in unless they have a warrant, they stay outside.”  Chief Wheeler continued by saying they made sure to have a warrant. 

Hawthorne appeared in court on Tuesday morning.  His first appearance with counsel is set for November 2nd.