Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance.
At approximately 6:30am, April 11, 2020, Matthew Clay Moss of Draffenville Kentucky, reportedly broke into his mother’s vehicle and stole an undisclosed large sum of money. When confronted, a physical altercation took place and Matthew forced his mother into the vehicle. Matthew then drove her to several different ATM’s eventually obtaining another undisclosed amount of money, while doing so a struggle ensued further injuring his mother.
During this incident, Matthew’s 7 year old child was left unattended in Matthew’s mother’s residence. Upon return to the residence, Matthew gathered a few belongings and fled the residence just before 8:30 am. 911 was called immediately after. Deputies responded to the residence. The mother was transported to the Hospital for treatment of her injuries. The entire area was canvassed but Matthew was not found.
It is believed that Matthew may be in the Marshall or McCracken County area. Matthew has ties to Lexington area and the Elizabethtown area. Matthew has made direct threats to Law Enforcement as well. Matthew is believed to be armed and dangerous. The public is encouraged to not approach Matthew Moss due in part to his violent tendencies and threats he has made to Law Enforcement. The public is asked to report any information of Matthew Clay Moss’s whereabouts.
Matthew Moss is wanted for two Misdemeanor warrants from Hardin County.
Matthew Moss is wanted for the following charges in Marshall County from this incident:
Robbery 2nd degree
Assault 2nd degree – Domestic Violence
Kidnapping (With Serious Physical Injury)
Criminal Mischief 3rd degree
Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
The public may call their local Law Enforcement or Marshall County Dispatch directly at (270)527-1333. Messages can also be left through the messenger app on The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office FB Messenger. All persons reporting tips can and will remain anonymous.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
