Indictments for child neglect, malicious assault returned in Lewis County

WESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Lewis County Grand Jury returned indictments against 37 people this week, including those for child neglect, malicious assault and wanton endangerment.

Derek Woodson, 35 of Weston, was indicted on one count of felony malicious assault. He was arrested in September after allegedly assaulting another man during an altercation in the street near Robert L. Bland Middle School in Weston.

Four people were indicted on two counts of child neglect creating substantial risk of death or serious injury and five counts of animal cruelty. Richard Eagle, 56; Johnny Eagle, 32; Joyce Mayo, 30; and Destiny Robey, 20, all of Horner, were charged back in July after more than 60 animals were seized from a home . According to criminal complaints filed at the time, there was feces on the floor throughout the house, putting the two children who were living inside, an infant and a 9-year-old, at substantial risk of serious bodily injury.

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Praxedis Delgado, 56 of Jane Lew, was indicted on one count of wanton endangerment involving a firearm, one count of use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, one count of obstructing an officer, one count of battery on a law enforcement officer and prohibited person in possession of a firearm. He was arrested in August after allegedly firing a pistol into the woods "a night of heavy drinking," according to a criminal complaint.

Although West Virginia law limits the information released on cases related to sex crimes, James Call, 62 of Weston, and Michael Lemaster, 23 of Rainelle, were each indicted on multiple charges relating to seducing a minor and child pornography.

Those who were indicted will appear in court again on Nov. 8.