A West Virginia lawmaker who was charged with making terroristic threats wasn't permitted to take the oath of office required ...

Joseph de Soto, a newly elected state lawmaker in West Virginia, was arrested Thursday in Martinsburg on charges that include making terroristic threats. The 61-year-old, who was set to represent ...

By Johnny Diaz and Neil Vigdor Weeks before a newly elected Republican was scheduled to be sworn in to the West Virginia Legislature, the incoming lawmaker was arrested on Thursday in connection ...

MARTINSBURG — Joseph De Soto, who was elected last month to serve District 91 in the West Virginia House of Delegates, was arrested early Thursday morning after alleging making threats to other ...

Incoming House of Delegates member Joseph de Soto was arrested Dec. 12, 2024 by state police in Berkeley County, for allegations that he threatened to harm fellow lawmakers.The State Police said ...

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Incoming West Virginia House of Delegates member Joseph de Soto was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, over allegations that he threatened to harm fellow lawmakers. (West Virginia Division of ...

(AP) — A newly elected state lawmaker in West Virginia is facing at least one felony and is accused of making terroristic threats. Joseph de Soto, 61, was arrested by state police Thursday in ...