MANCHESTER, KY - The Clay County Sheriff's Office is reporting that on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at approximately 1:30 PM Clay County Sheriff Deputy Kendric Smith along with Sheriff Patrick Robinson arrested Terry Hendrix, 31 of Wooton.
The arrest occurred at a business at the junction of KY Highway 80 and South U.S. Highway 421.
Upon arrival of the business, Sheriff Robinson was made aware that a subject was possibly passed out behind the wheel.
Contact was made with the subject and it was noted that the subject had a firearm laying in his lap.
Through investigation it was determined the subject was manifestly under the influence of intoxicants and was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and other illegal narcotics.
The subject also had active warrants for his arrest out of Fayette County.
Terry Hendrix (right) was charged with:
- POSSESSION OF HANDGUN BY CONVICTED FELON
- POSS CONT SUB 1ST DEG 1ST OFF (DRUG UNSPECIFIED)
- POSS CONT SUB, 3RD DEGREE - DRUG UNSPECIFIED
- SERVING WARRANT (FOR OTHER POLICE AGENCY)
- SERVING BENCH WARRANT FOR COURT
- SERVING BENCH WARRANT FOR COURT
This individual was lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.
The photo of the accused is courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center.
Photo of contraband from the Clay County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Assisting at the scene was Manchester City Police Assistant Chief Jason Combs.
