Lewis couple indicted on charges of child abuse and rape

By TODD CURTIS, Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:03 AM EDT

VANCEBURG -- A Lewis County couple has been indicted by a grand jury on charges stemming from inappropriate contact with a juvenile, officials said.

Wilma Carrington, 32, and Ronnie Carrington, 41, both of Vanceburg, are facing separate charges stemming from the alleged incidents. Wilma Carrington faces charges of first-degree sodomy of a juvenile female and third-degree rape (no force). Ronnie Carrington faces a charge of first-degree criminal abuse of a child under 12.

According to Deputy Mike Hill, the arrests were made June 3, following an investigation "that continued to uncover more and more. The child reported the abuse to school officials. We were notified by the school and our investigation proceeded."

Hill said the two were arrested together on June 3, but also stated that Wilma Carrington had been arrested earlier on charges stemming from an incident "involving a 15-year-old female."

Lewis County Sheriff Bill Lewis was proud of the work of Hill in this case.

"My guys have really been busting their tails to make Lewis County safer for all the residents," he said, "I just can't say enough about the work they are doing."

Lewis was quick to point out that the work will not stop, either.

"We have only just begun," he said, "I want every single person who is committing a crime to look over his or her shoulder and be afraid that we are watching, because we are. We will get you (criminals) soon."

Wilma Carrington is currently housed in the Lewis County Detention Center on a $150,000 cash bond on the sodomy charge and a $7,500 bond on the rape charge. Ronnie Carrington is housed in the detention center on a $150,000 cash bond.

There is no trial date scheduled at this time.

Anyone with information on criminal activities is urged to call the Lewis County Sheriff Office.

Contact Todd Curtis at todd.curtis@lee.net or by calling 606-564-9091, ext. 272.

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