Braxton County guardians allegedly forced juveniles to smoke illicit drugs

Braxton County guardians allegedly forced juveniles to smoke illicit drugs

ERBACON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Two people were arrested after children were found living in "squalid" conditions in a cockroach-infested home in Braxton County. An anonymous letter sent to a Braxton County Circuit Judge alleged that several children were suffering neglect; although the letter was vague, it sparked an investigation by the West Virginia State Police, according to a press release. Troopers said that the investigation led them to a home in…

Braxton County couple being held on felony charges without bond

Braxton County, WV (WOAY) – A Braxton County couple is being held on child neglect charges without bond. According to a media release, on Thursday August 7, 2025, Troopers with the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police were informed about an anonymous letter sent to Braxton County Circuit Judge Michael Asbury. The letter alleged that several children were being forced to live in deplorable conditions and suffering from neglect. Tro…