One person has been arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.  According to the Taylorville Police Department, a few weeks ago, TPD along with the Community Action Team, learned of a subject selling meth in Taylorville and the surrounding communities. A traffic stop was initiated and police say that it led them to a house on the 300 block of East Adams Street.

Over 90 grams of methamphetamine, scales and other items used for narcotic distribution were seized. 44-year-old Kristina L. Lindsey of Taylorville was taken into custody. Taylorville Police thanked Kincaid Police Chief DJ Mathon, Christian County States Attorney Wes Poggenpohl, and Sergeant Jeremy Alwerdt and his team. 

Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler encourages citizens to report what they see. He says that they have the resources to build strong cases against anyone selling drugs in Taylorville.