MANCHESTER, KY - Clay County Sheriff, Patrick Robinson, reports that on Friday, May 10, 2024, he and Chief Deputy Clifton Jones were called out regarding a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Once Sheriff Robinson and Chief Deputy Jones arrived on scene the subject was located and when asked for his ID, he pulled out:
- A baggy of Meth
- Pills
- A large sum of U.S. Currency
Seized drugs and cash (Clay County Sheriffs Office)
According to the Clay County Sheriffs Office the seized items were confirmed to be 9 grams of Methamphetamine, several pills of Fentanyl along with $3034.00 in cash.
The subject was identified as David Ratliff, age 43 of Manchester, KY. Mr. Ratliff was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Jail.
David Ratliff was charged with:
- TRAFF IN CONT SUB, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFF - (> OR = 2 GMS METHAMPHETAMINE)
- PUBLIC INTOXICATION-CONTROLL SUB(EXCLUDES ALCOHOL)
This individual was lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center.
Photo of seized drugs and cash provided by the (Clay County Sheriffs Office).
