Early this morning, February 6, 2019, a 911 call was placed from a gas station in Chelyan, WV. A woman there said her husband had struck her repeatedly while they rode together in a car from Montgomery to Slaughter’s Creek, near Chelyan. She begged for him to let her out along the drive. At one point he held a pistol to her head and threatened to kill her.
The victim was able to escape and 911 was called from the gas station. Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office responded and found the victim had injuries consistent with her statement. Deputies consulted prosecuting attorneys, then requested a Magistrate come to the courthouse to sign warrants. Magistrate Hall issued warrants for the suspect, Robert Stewart (39 years old of Racine, WV).
Mr. Stewart was arrested by Deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office in the vehicle where the crimes are alleged to have occurred. Mr. Stewart was charged with two felonies: kidnapping and malicious assault. He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic battery.
As is always the case in criminal matters, the charges against Mr. Stewart are merely accusations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. He was taken to South Central Regional Jail to await arraignment on his charges this morning.