CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 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 ...

But there is one critical piece of business the House of Delegates must deal with when lawmakers meet on the 8 th and that is to not seat Joseph de Soto of Berkeley County as a member of that body.

Del-elect Joseph de Soto, a medical doctor from Gerrardstown – about 100 miles west of Washington, D.C. – allegedly threatened several other delegates, including the Speaker of the House ...

Joseph de Soto, who recently became a Democrat, was elected in November to represent the southern part of Berkeley County in West Virginia's 91st district as a Republican. He was arrested in ...

UPDATE (11:02 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12): Joseph De Soto threatened to kill delegates, including House Speaker Roger Hanshaw ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has appointed a replacement for the 91st House District after former Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto was arrested and his seat vacated for ...

House Majority Leader Pat McGeehan argued Wednesday that the inability of Delegate-Elect Joseph de Soto to take his oath of office in the House Chamber meant he forfeited his seat. (Photo courtesy ...

Joseph de Soto, 61, was elected last month to represent the 91st District, but he was arrested before he was sworn in. By Johnny Diaz and Neil Vigdor Weeks before a newly elected Republican was ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— A week after his arrest, House of Delegate members are tasked with the decision of whether Delegate-elect Joseph De Soto will serve in the house or be blocked from doing so.

Incoming House of Delegates member Joseph de Soto was arrested early Thursday morning by state police in Berkeley County for allegations that he threatened to harm fellow lawmakers. The West ...