During the wee hours Tuesday, Taylorville Police made a traffic stop at the intersection of Walnut and Vine Streets.  During the incident, a clandestine meth lab was reportedly found in the vehicle.

34 year old Nathan L. Howell of Taylorville was arrested on various meth-related charges.

Taylorville Police were assisted in dismantling the meth lab by the Illinois State Police Meth Response Team.