Three Taylorville residents were arrested on Sunday after a search warrant revealed drugs and weapons. 41 year old Amanda Mollet was arrested on Sunday for possession of methamphetamine, with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of ammunition by a felon. Also in the arrest, 21 year old Tyler R. Martin of Taylorville was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to deliver, and possession of a firearm without a firearm operator identification. Finally, 22 year old Patrick M. Carr was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says that this has been an ongoing investigation after complaints from citizens.

Chief Wheeler can’t say enough good things about the Taylorville Community Action Team as well. 

Chief Wheeler says that the department is working harder than ever to continue to make Taylorville a safe place to live.