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Man arrested, charged with sexual abuse against juvenile Jackson County victim

RIPLEY, W.Va. — A man is behind bars after a month-long investigation in Jackson County into alleged child sexual abuse.

Andrew Frontz

Ripley police said Andrew Frontz, 27, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse.

The investigation into Frontz’ reported behavior against a juvenile began October 3. Police said he admitted to the misconduct last Monday.

Frontz is being held in the South Central Regional Jail on $250,000 bail.





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