WKU student charged with sexual abuse, engaging in sexual activity with a minor

Emily DeLetter

Police have arrested a WKU student on campus earlier this week for alleged sexual contact with a minor.

WKU Police arrested 20-year-old Niles Woods outside of Southwest Hall Monday afternoon. Woods was taken to Warren County Regional Jail and was issued a $5,000 cash bond. He has since been released.

Woods was indicted by a grand jury for unlawful use of electronic means originating or received within the Commonwealth to induce a minor to engage in sexual or other prohibited activities, 1st degree sexual abuse and tampering with physical evidence.

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WKU Police Public Information Officer Tim Gray said any information on Woods’ trial is still pending.

Assistant News Editor Emily DeLetter can be reached at 270-745-6011 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @emilydeletter.