October 3, 2017
Kenova Police Press Release
WAYNE COUNTY, W.VA. — The Kenova Police Department arrested two persons for robbery early Monday morning, October 2, 2017. Officers say that a man was invited into a home in Kenova where he was later assaulted and robbed of his cash and belongings. Officers say he was an older male from the country of Laos.
The victim was found walking along US Route 60 at approximately 2:00 AM this morning. According to police, the man had numerous facial injuries. The investigation revealed the description of the two suspects. The name of the victim has not been released.
Kaylee Cupp and Christopher Owens, both 21 and both of Kenova, were apprehended at approximately 5:00 AM. Both suspects had in their possession large amounts of cash and some of the victim’s belongings at the time of they were located.
Both subjects have been arraigned in Wayne County Magistrate Court and are now incarcerated at the Western Regional Jail. Their bond is set at $125,000 each.
