Local Pastor Jailed on Sex Abuse Charges

Daily Mail
April 30, 2013

http://www.dailymail.com/policebrfs/201304290096

A local pastor is behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing a young female family member over a period of several years.

Jonnie Franklin Winnell, 59, of Gypsum Lane in Elkview, is being held at South Central Regional Jail on a $20,000 property bond, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.

Winnell was charged Friday with three counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian and/or a custodian.

Winnell is a pastor at United Gospel Mission on Charleston's West Side, according to WCHS-TV.

The investigation is continuing and additional charges may be forthcoming, Capt. Sean Crosier said.

Jonnie Winnell is behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing a young female family member over a period of several years.