Fugitive Captured After Two-Year Search by Adams County Deputies

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has announced the capture of Lee Raymond Clay, who had been evading law enforcement since July 7, 2023. Clay was wanted on multiple felony warrants, including an indictment for Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and an affidavit for Aggravated Domestic Violence related to ACSO case 2023-01882.

According to a press release, deputies located Clay around 10:53 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at a residence on 95 Steam Plant Road. Upon arrival, deputies say Clay fled on foot from a nearby residence at 95A Steam Plant Road, ignoring several commands to stop.

Clay allegedly ran into a wooded area, down a steep embankment, and into a creek bed in an effort to avoid capture. Deputies established a perimeter and began a coordinated search through the area. After about 30 minutes, at approximately 11:32 a.m., Clay was reportedly located and tased twice while resisting arrest before being taken into custody without further incident.

Following his arrest, Clay was transported to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, where he was served with the indictment for Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, the affidavit for Aggravated Domestic Violence, and additionally charged with Resisting Arrest. A hold has also been placed on Clay by the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC).

Sheriff Travis Patten praised his deputies for their professionalism and teamwork during what he described as a dangerous operation.

“This was a dangerous situation involving an individual who has been actively evading law enforcement for over two years,” Sheriff Patten said. “Our deputies did an outstanding job coordinating this operation, maintaining control of the scene, and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.”

The sheriff’s office also extended its thanks to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, and the public for their assistance during the operation.

It is important to note that all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.