West Virginia Delegate Joseph De Soto Arrested

Joseph De Soto, the newly elected delegate for West Virginia's 91st District, was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of making terroristic threats against government officials. The West Virginia State Police conducted an investigation that revealed De Soto allegedly made several intimidating statements aimed at other delegates. His arrest is part of a serious stance taken by state officials against threats to the legislative process, emphasizing that such behavior will not be tolerated. De Soto, a Republican who won his election on November 5, faces ongoing investigations regarding the nature of the threats made. He has been booked into Eastern Regional Jail, with further updates expected as the situation develops.