Charleston man arrested after sexual contact with child

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston man is behind bars after allegations of sexual abuse against children.

Members of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old Rhett Aaron Bowen on Friday. He was wanted for first-degree sexual assault after allegedly making sexual contact with a male juvenile at a vacation bible school.

After Bowen’s arrest, additional people contacted the Charleston Police Department saying Bowen acted inappropriately around them. According to Charleston police, Bowen frequently was around places in Kanawha City.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Charleston Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 304-348-6480.