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Mercer County woman charged in child’s death

Mercer County woman charged in child’s death

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – A Mercer County woman is behind bars after being charged in the death of a child.

Robyn Lake Defibaugh, 27, was arrested Saturday and charged with child neglect resulting in death.

Defibaugh was incarcerated in the Southern Regional Jail under a $100,000 surety/cash bond.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday in Mercer County Magistrate Court.

No further details are available at this time but WVVA will monitor this situation and update information once received.