Incoming West Virginia state lawmaker arrested after allegedly threatening to kill fellow lawmakers He was charged with one count of threats of terrorist acts, a felony. Dec. 13, 2024, 11:53 AM ...

De Soto’s arrest occurred early this morning, according to a press release from the West Virginia State Police. He was charged with making threats of terrorist acts and listed as a pre-trial felon.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 4:45 p.m., 12/12/24 The West Virginia House of Delegates member elect who was arrested overnight for making terroristic threats reportedly threatened to kill ...

Incoming West Virginia Lawmaker Is Accused of Making Terroristic Threats. Joseph de Soto, 61, was elected last month to represent the 91st District, but he was arrested before he was sworn in.

West Virginia has been a conservative stronghold for over a decade, but it could see a shift even further to the right on social policies as one GOP governor replaces another.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them. The Democrat-turned ...