JEFFERSON COUNTY — Bail has been set at $250,000 for a 24-year-old Waltonville man who has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a child.

Billy Mayes was arrested Tuesday night and was taken to the Jefferson County Jail where he remains pending the posting of bond. On Thursday Mayes was formally charged in Jefferson County Court with two Class X felony charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13.

The investigation into the case is ongoing and could result in additional charges.