West Virginia Mother Charged with Child Neglect Following Son’s Fall and Cocaine Exposure
A West Virginia woman faces child neglect charges after her 6-year-old son fell from a second-story apartment window in Fairmont and subsequently tested positive for cocaine.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 14, 2026 —
A 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. The child later tested positive for cocaine.
The incident occurred in Fairmont. Details regarding the exact date of the fall and the circumstances leading up to it were not immediately available. Following the fall, the child was tested and the results indicated the presence of cocaine.
The mother’s name and the specific charges filed against her were not provided in the available information. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
The child’s current condition and well-being were not specified. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding both the fall and the cocaine exposure. The outcome of the child neglect charges will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh, Advance Local Express Desk on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
