Dollar General Manager Charged With Soliciting Minor in Philippi
A Dollar General store manager in Philippi, West Virginia, has been charged with soliciting a minor. The charges stem from an incident where he allegedly locked a girl inside the store, made inappropriate comments, and paid for her items, asking…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 15, 2026 —
A Dollar General store manager located in Philippi, West Virginia, has been formally charged with the solicitation of a minor. The charges arise from an alleged incident that occurred at the retail establishment.
According to reports, the incident involved a minor. The manager is accused of locking the girl inside the store. During this time, he reportedly made inappropriate comments to her. Further details indicate that the manager paid for the items the girl had selected. Following this transaction, he is alleged to have asked the minor what she would do for him in return.
The name of the store manager was not immediately provided. Details regarding the specific date of the alleged incident or the date the charges were filed were also not disclosed. The police department or law enforcement agency handling the investigation has not been named in the available information. The legal proceedings following these charges are ongoing.
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