LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two Chapmanville residents have been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a juvenile in Logan County.
According to West Virginia State Police, Trooper J.D. Canterbury was notified by Child Protective Services on Friday, October 9, 2026, of allegations involving a juvenile victim.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Christopher Wilson, 39, of Chapmanville, allegedly sexually assaulted the juvenile during the spring of 2022.
Police say the victim later disclosed the alleged assault to Melinda Wilson, 40, also of Chapmanville. However, the allegations were reportedly never brought to the attention of law enforcement.
Christopher Wilson was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree sexual assault.
Melinda Wilson was also arrested and charged with one count of child neglect resulting in injury or creating a risk of injury.
Both individuals were transported to the Southwestern Regional Jail.
West Virginia State Police say the investigation remains ongoing.
