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West Virginia Delegate Arrested on Child Enticement Charges Involving Roblox

7/23/2026

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West Virginia delegate David Elliott Pritt, House majority leader, was arrested on child-enticing charges.
The complaint says the teen contacted Pritt on Roblox, then moved the chat to Snapchat.
On Snapchat, Pritt told the teen he loved them, sent images, and allegedly arranged five to ten in-person meetings.
A House spokesperson said Pritt is presumed innocent and will remain in office unless he resigns or is removed by a vote.

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West Virginia delegate David Elliott Pritt, House majority leader, was arrested on child-enticing charges.
The complaint says the teen contacted Pritt on Roblox, then moved the chat to Snapchat.
On Snapchat, Pritt told the teen he loved them, sent images, and allegedly arranged five to ten in-person meetings.
A House spokesperson said Pritt is presumed innocent and will remain in office unless he resigns or is removed by a vote.