SESSER, IL. (WJPF) – Former Sesser Mayor Ned Mitchell has been arrested on charges of meth possession.

According to Sesser Police, the 70-year-old Mitchell and 42-year-old Elaina Kays were arrested at a home in Sesser Tuesday after the execution of a search warrant.

Both Mitchell and Kays face charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Both were taken to the Franklin County Jail.

Mitchell is also a former State Senator, representing the 59th District from 1999 – 2000.