Former West Virginia Deputy Indicted in Inmate Sexual Assault Case

A former Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office deputy, Cass Aaron Close, 56, was indicted on one count of deprivation of rights under color of law for allegedly sexually assaulting a female inmate in his custody. The indictment alleges the incident occurred on July 29, 2025, at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. If convicted, Close faces a […]