West Virginia Delegate-Elect Arrested After Alleged Threats

West Virginia Delegate-Elect Arrested on DUI Charge

Martinsburg, WV – Joseph De Soto, recently elected to ⁢represent District 91 in the West Virginia House of Delegates, was arrested early ‍Thursday morning on charges of driving under the influence.De Soto, a Republican, secured victory in the November election and was set to be sworn⁢ into office in January.According ⁣to the Martinsburg ⁤Police⁢ Department, officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving erratically around 2:00 a.m. De Soto was subsequently pulled over and⁢ arrested after failing a⁣ field sobriety test. he was transported to the Eastern Regional‍ Jail and later released on bond.

“This is a serious matter, and I take these charges very seriously,”⁢ De Soto said in a brief statement released Thursday afternoon. “I am⁣ cooperating fully with the authorities and will address this⁣ situation directly.”

The arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing disappointment and concern.⁣

“It’s disheartening to see this happen, especially so soon after the election,” said ⁢local resident sarah⁤ Miller.”We ⁤need our elected officials to be held to a higher standard.”

De Soto’s future⁤ in the House of Delegates remains uncertain. The west Virginia Legislature has not yet commented on the arrest or its potential impact on De Soto’s⁤ seat.

Elected Delegate faces DUI Charge Before Taking Office

Martinsburg,WV – Joseph De Soto,a Republican elected ⁤in November to represent District⁣ 91 in the West Virginia House of ⁢Delegates,was arrested early Thursday morning on a DUI charge. De soto, who was set to be sworn into office ⁢in January,‍ was pulled over by Martinsburg ‍Police around 2:00 a.m. following reports of erratic driving. Police say he failed a field sobriety test and was‍ later arrested.

De Soto was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail and later released on bond.

In a brief statement released Thursday ‍afternoon, De⁢ Soto stated, “This is a serious matter,⁣ and I take these charges very ⁣seriously. I am cooperating fully with the authorities and will address this situation directly.”

The arrest has shocked the community, drawing concern and disappointment from local residents. Sarah Miller, a Martinsburg resident, expressed her feelings saying, “It’s ‍disheartening to see this happen, especially so soon⁤ after the election. We need our elected officials to be held to a higher standard.”

The West⁣ Virginia Legislature has yet to comment on the arrest⁤ or its potential ⁤impact on De Soto’s seat⁣ in the House of Delegates. De Soto’s future in the legislature remains uncertain.