FAYETTE COUNTY, IL — A 32-year-old Decatur man was arrested in Vandalia over the Memorial Day weekend and charged with aggravated kidnapping and unlawful restraint.

Tyler L. Williams was formally charged Wednesday in Fayette County Court and his bail was set at $150,000.

Williams is charged with Class X felony aggravated kidnapping with a firearm, Class 4 felony restraint for allegedly keeping the victim secretly confined against her will, and Class 3 felony possession of methamphetamine.

He remains in the Fayette County Jail. Williams indicated in court Wednesday that he would hire a private attorney and a status hearing on that matter is scheduled for June 3.