Stapleton violates EPO, attempts to flee deputy

On March 18, 2025, Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson reported that Deputy Dustin Henson received a call regarding a male subject at a residence on Sally Little Branch Road. The caller stated that the male had broken the window of her truck and that there was an active Domestic Violence Order (DVO) against him.

Upon arrival, Deputy Henson contacted the caller, who identified the male subject as Johnathon Stapleton. She reported that Stapleton had damaged her truck and threatened her before leaving the area towards town. After leaving the residence, Deputy Henson received another call indicating that Stapleton had returned.

When Deputy Henson arrived back on Sally Little Branch Road, he spotted Stapleton walking past the residence and into the driveway of a neighboring house just two homes away. As Deputy Henson approached and attempted to speak with him, Stapleton fled behind the residence into a different driveway. After a brief foot chase, Stapleton complied with Deputy Henson and was arrested without further incident.

During questioning, Stapleton admitted to breaking the window of the victim's truck. Dispatch confirmed that there was indeed an active DVO against him.

Johnathon Stapleton, 37, of Manchester, was arrested for the following charges:
- Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO
- Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (on foot)
- Menacing
- Criminal Mischief, 2nd Degree