West Virginia Couple Arrested After Child Found Living in Feces, Vomit, and Decomposing Trash, Cops Say

A couple in West Virginia was arrested after police said a child was found living in feces, vomit, and decomposing trash. Authorities said investigators discovered the conditions during a welfare check and that the home posed serious health and safety risks. The child was taken into protective custody, and officials began collecting evidence, including photographs and statements from neighbors or witnesses. The couple faces criminal charges tied to alleged child neglect. Investigators said additional details about the case and the child’s condition were still being determined.