(CNN) When a group of West Virginians were rescued from an abandoned mine last week, authorities hinted they could face criminal charges.

The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office issued arrest warrants this week for the four people who entered a sealed mine and became trapped.

Eddie Williams Jr., 43, is being charged with entering without breaking, conspiracy and giving false information to law enforcement, the sheriff's office said.

The sheriff's office said Friday that arrest warrants also had been issued for Kayla Williams, 25, Erica Treadway, 31, and Cody Beverly, 21, in connection with entering the mine, but it didn't specify any charges.

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