Morgantown Man Charged with Sexual Assault

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A 37-year-old Morgantown man is facing charges of second degree sexual assault.

Ademola Ajibade was working as a Lyft driver in Monongalia County when he was hired by the 24-year-old female victim on Sept. 16.

Ajibade was driving the victim home when he stopped around midnight and had sexual intercourse with the victim while she was physically helpless.

Ajibade was arraigned by Magistrate Sandy Holepit, and his bond was set at $75,000 cash or surety. At this time, bond has not been posted.

The investigation was conducted jointly by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department and Morgantown Police Department.