Arjay Man Facing Multiple Charges After Fleeing a Traffic Stop and Later Burglarizing a Property
From The Bell County, KY, Sheriff's Department -
On Friday morning, October 16, 2026, Bell County Sgt. Jody Risner was following 45-year-old Nathan Clouse on his ATV in the Weiser Branch area. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle due to erratic driving. After consenting to a search and during the process, Clouse jumped off the ATV, fleeing the scene on foot.
During the incident, Clouse left behind a backpack on the ATV. Joined by Deputy Brad Dye, Sgt. Risner found Marijuana in a baggie and (10) ten pills believed to be the controlled substance Gabapentin inside the backpack.
Later that same day, Sgt. Risner responded to a call about Clouse being seen in an outbuilding not belonging to him on KY 66. Upon making contact with Clouse, officers determined he had an outstanding warrant and arrested him.
A search incident to arrest revealed that Clouse had a clear plastic bag containing a crystal-like substance believed to be Methamphetamine, two more bags containing several unknown pills, a sublingual strip, a baggie of Marijuana, and cash.
Upon arriving at the Bell County Detention Center, Detective Hunter Luttrell observed Clouse to have a gray, flaky, powdery residue believed to be fentanyl on his hands. He attempted to conceal the substance by pushing it into the fold of the cruiser’s seat.
During the booking process, Clouse was found to have a clear bag containing what is believed to be Marijuana.
He was lodged in the Bell County Detention Center, charged with fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree (on foot), possession of Marijuana, possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense – drug unspecified, trafficking in controlled substance greater than ten dosage units – drug unspecified, possession of controlled substance (Methamphetamine), burglary, public intoxication – controlled substance (excluding alcohol), wanton endangerment – 2nd degree – police officer, and promoting contraband – 1st degree.
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