Dec 01, 2024

Manhunt underway — Saline County Sheriff's Office looking for Ronald Clayton

Posted Dec 01, 2024 3:34 PM
Clayton from an arrest in McPherson Co.
Clayton from an arrest in McPherson Co.

By SALINA POST

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community's assistance in locating Ronald E. Clayton, a 56-year-old man who fled on foot from the northeast Saline County community early Tuesday morning.

Eyewitnesses in the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park said they observed approximately five Saline County Sheriff's Office vehicles and four Kansas Highway Patrol vehicles at a residence on Gatlin Road. 

Saline County Sheriff's Office vehicles and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers were present on Gatlin Road in Saline County on Tuesday Morning. Photo Courtesy Newstips@salinapost.com
Saline County Sheriff's Office vehicles and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers were present on Gatlin Road in Saline County on Tuesday Morning. Photo Courtesy [email protected]

According to Saline County Operations Captain Jim Hughes, deputies were dispatched to the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park in rural Saline County at approximately 6:25 a.m. for a service call involving Clayton, who is wanted on a probation violation warrant out of McPherson County.

Clayton fled the scene on foot before deputies arrived. He was last seen wearing a black Pittsburgh Steelers pullover, blue sweatpants, and insulated coveralls. Clayton is described as a white male, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has no information at this time.

Court records indicate that Clayton’s warrant stems from a probation violation. Clayton was placed on probation due to a prior methamphetamine possession conviction in McPherson County. Probation requirements typically include compliance with drug treatment programs, regular check-ins with probation officers, and avoiding further legal trouble. The violation triggering the warrant has not been disclosed.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information about Clayton's whereabouts to call 911 immediately. Residents in the Sundowner West area and surrounding communities are encouraged to remain vigilant but not to engage with Clayton if he is spotted.

This is a developing story. Salina Post will provide updates as more information becomes available.