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

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.

