Seven Christian County residents were arrested following a search warrant on Thursday. Michael L. Droke of Edinburg, Bill J. Ward of Pana, Caleb Reber of Taylorville, Anthony M. Holmes of Taylorville, Aubrey Smith of Taylorville, Brian Dailey of Taylorville, and Ashley Rynders were arrested following a CAT Team investigation. The CAT and ERT Team viewed plans to conduct arrests and a search warrant was issued.  

Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says that no officers nor subjects were injured during the arrests despite a couple of close calls, including a police chase.  

Droke was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, aggravated battery to a police officer, and aggravated assault to a peace officer using a motor vehicle, obstructing justice, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, and criminal damage to state-supported property. Bond was set at $150,000 with 10% to apply. First appearance is set for September 21st. 

Ward was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and obstructing justice. Bond was set at $25,000 with 10% to apply. 

Reber was arrested for delivery of methamphetamine.  Bond was set at $250,000 with 10% to apply.  

Holmes was arrested for delivery of methamphetamine.  Bond was set at $35,000 with 10% to apply. Holmes was found in contempt but it was wiped after he apologized.

Smith was arrested for delivery of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $15,000 with 10% to apply.  

Dailey was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.  Bond was set at $75,000 with 10% to apply.  

Ashley Rynders was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.  Bond was set at $75,000 with 10% to apply.

Chief Wheeler says he is proud of the CAT Team saying that members are from Taylorville, Kincaid, Morrisonville, Edinburg, Stonington, and Assumption, and they are all needed to be effective. 

All subjects first appearances are set for September 21st.