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Man arrested in Monongalia County for alleged sexual assault of an underage girl

Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage girl early Tuesday morning.

Caleb Wiley, 33, is charged with sexual assault by a parent, guardian or custodian.

The victim called 911 at about 2:10 a.m. and said Wiley sexually assaulted her just before she called, according to Sheriff Perry Palmer.

Deputies went to Viewcrest Village, off Scotts Run Road, and after an investigation, arrested Wiley, Palmer said.

The victim, whose age isn’t being released at this time, had been staying with Wiley for about a week and is related to him, according to Palmer. She was taken to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Wiley is being held in North Central Regional Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond.

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