Lead Hill Man with Violent History Held Without Bond

Nathan Samuel Worley, 35, is currently in custody after being arrested by the Boone County Sheriff's Office on Sunday night. Worley faces a wide array of charges, including domestic battering, first-degree criminal mischief, fleeing on foot, and failure to appear. He is also charged with the possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

These recent charges stem from an incident in November 2025. According to reports, Worley was found in possession of several illegal items, including glass pipes, a grinder, and plastic bags containing methamphetamine and marijuana.

Worley's legal situation intensified after he failed to attend a scheduled court hearing on April 20, which led Judge Putman to issue an arrest warrant. This absence also resulted in the revocation of his probation from a 2024 battery case. In that instance, Worley pleaded guilty to striking an individual in the head with a rock, an injury that required stitches. He had previously been sentenced to 36 months of probation for that offense.

Court records indicate a long-standing history of violence. In 2021, Worley was charged with second-degree domestic battery after a woman reportedly lost consciousness for approximately three hours after being hit in the head; however, the prosecution eventually dropped those charges. Earlier, in 2017, Worley served 90 days in jail and 12 months of probation after pleading guilty to second-degree assault, third-degree battery, and interference with emergency communications. In that case, Worley allegedly beat a woman with a stick and his hands, causing injuries that required nine staples.

Worley is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.

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