West Virginia Woman Charged with Child Neglect After Son Falls, Tests Positive for Cocaine
A woman in Fairmont, West Virginia, was charged with child neglect after her 6-year-old son fell from a second-story apartment window and subsequently tested positive for cocaine.
Portland, OR, August 14, 2026 —
A Fairmont, West Virginia, woman has been charged with child neglect following an incident where her 6-year-old son fell from a second-story apartment window and later tested positive for cocaine.
The circumstances surrounding the fall and the child’s exposure to cocaine are currently under investigation. Authorities were alerted after the child sustained injuries from the fall. Further details regarding the exact sequence of events, the condition of the child, and the timeline of the incident have not been fully disclosed.
The charge of child neglect indicates that law enforcement and child protective services believe the child was not adequately protected from harm. The presence of cocaine in the child’s system is a significant factor in the investigation.
The name of the accused woman and the specific date of the incident were not immediately available. Information regarding the child’s current welfare and custody arrangements also remains pending.
Officials have stated that the investigation is ongoing and further charges may be filed as more information becomes available. The Fairmont Police Department is leading the investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh, Advance Local Express Desk on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
