A Morehead man was arrested Tuesday morning on multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident, according to records from the Rowan County Detention Center.
Johnny E. Skaggs, 36, of Morehead, was booked into the Rowan County Detention Center at approximately 10:26 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
According to detention center records, Skaggs has been charged with:
Strangulation, First Degree (Domestic Violence Related)
Assault, Fourth Degree (Domestic Violence) – Minor Injury
The charges are currently listed as open. Jail records indicate the arrest was made by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. At the time of booking, no bond amount was listed in the detention center's online records.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Editor's Note: The Morehead Minute publishes arrest information exactly as it appears in official detention center records. If there are any errors or inaccuracies in the listed criminal charges, those errors originate with the arresting officer or the Rowan County Detention Center—not The Morehead Minute. Any corrections should be directed to the appropriate law enforcement agency or the detention center.