A Langleyville man is behind bars today after a narcotic enforcement traffic stop. At 10:45 PM on November 27th, Taylorville Police Department initiated a traffic stop and arrested 42 year old Charles R. Hays of Langleyville. Mr. Hays was charged with armed violence, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of meth with intent to deliver.

Mr. Hays was arraigned yesterday and bond was set at $800,000. Mr. Hays has an extensive criminal history and Taylorville Police believe that he was a source for distributing methamphetamine in Christian County. Taylorville Police would like to thank Mike Havera for approving Mr. Hays's charges after review. Mr. Havera made it clear in court that this will not be tolerated in this county. 

A preliminary hearing is set for December 20th, in Christian County Court.