- {Cedar Grove, West Virginia}…Thomas Pomeroy, 57, of Cedar Grove, in Kanawha County, has pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree sexual abuse and one count indecent exposure. The charges stem from alleged contact with an 11 year old from Pomeroy's neighborhood. Court officials say an evaluation of Pomeroy determined he would be a repeat offender. Pomeroy is facing 10 years in prison when sentenced in January.