Logan County Middle School Principal Arrested on Intoxication and Child Neglect Charges

Lafayette, IN, October 18, 2026 —

A middle school principal in Logan County, West Virginia, was arrested on charges of public intoxication and child neglect, according to the information available. The principal’s name, the school’s name and the date of the arrest were not provided.

No additional details were available about the circumstances leading to the arrest, including where or when the alleged conduct occurred. The information provided also does not identify the agency that made the arrest or describe any court proceedings.

The charges are public intoxication and child neglect. No further information was provided about the allegations, the identity or circumstances of any child involved, or whether the two charges relate to the same incident. The available information does not state whether the principal has entered a plea or whether the case has advanced in court.

The principal’s employment status following the arrest was not provided. There is also no information about any statement from the school, school district, law enforcement or the principal. Details such as whether the principal was released from custody, whether a hearing has been scheduled, and what happens next in the case remain unavailable.

This report is limited to the arrest and charges described in the available summary. It does not establish the underlying facts of the allegations or the outcome of the case. Further specifics, including names, dates and official statements, were not included in the information provided.

Story summarized from the original created by WSAZ News Staff, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.

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