Sheriff Report
On November 24th, 2023, at approximately 10:48 am the Clay County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop on Highway 49 east of Rector. The Deputy observed a male subject leaving Harp’s parking lot who had a suspended driver’s license and was apparently talking on a cell phone. When the deputy came in contact with the individual the deputy confirmed the driver had only an I.D. card. The Deputy then placed the subject under arrest and conducted a search of the individual. The deputy found what was believed to be Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia. 43-year-old Michael S. Lucas of Nimmons was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked in on the following charges, Driving on Suspended Driver’s License, Use of Wireless Phone for Interactive Communication while Driving, Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine and Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.