Wickliffe man arrested on rape, strangulation charges

A rape investigation led to the arrest of a Wickliffe man Friday on numerous charges.

On October 14, Ballard County deputies began investigating an alleged rape that took place in Wickliffe.

Deputies say Michael Nix allegedly held a woman against her will for several days, sexually assaulting and strangling her. An arrest warrant was obtained soon after.

The next day, authorities received a call from someone claiming Nix had arrived at a home on Phillips Drive in Wickliffe and was causing an altercation. 

When deputies arrived, Nix was detained, and a search of his belongings reportedly uncovered methamphetamine and marijuana. 

He was taken to the Ballard County jail where he allegedly assaulted a deputy and attempted to escape on foot. After a short pursuit, he was caught and taken to a local hospital for treatment before returning to the Ballard County Jail.

Deputies say a search of Nix's home yielded more methamphetamine and marijuana, along with a firearm.

Nix was charged with rape, unlawful imprisonment, strangulation, criminal mischief, terroristic threatening, escape, assault of a police officer, resisting arrest, possession of meth, possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia.