Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRepublican state legislator Elliott Pritt has been charged with enticement of a minor after an investigation into allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a teenager at the school where he taught (Carter County Detention Center)West Virginia Republican state legislator and high school teacher Elliott Pritt has been arrested and charged with enticing a minor he allegedly met on the online game Roblox. Pritt, a married father-of-four, is accused of grooming a girl, now 15, online since 2024, moving conversations to Snapchat, and exchanging nude photos. An affidavit claims Pritt initiated a physical relationship with the victim in 2025, including meetings at his classroom at Oak Hill High School, and later warned her not to tell anyone. The alleged sexual abuse was reported to law enforcement on July 9, leading to Pritt's arrest; he is currently held at the Carter County Detention Center and is set to appear in federal court on July 27. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw has called for Pritt's resignation, stating he has been removed from all official roles, while Fayette County Schools pledged full cooperation with the investigation. In fullRepublican delegate charged with soliciting a minor on Roblox and Snapchat – and he’s a teacherMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Republican lawmaker charged with enticing minor he met online
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRepublican state legislator Elliott Pritt has been charged with enticement of a minor after an investigation into allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a teenager at the school where he taught (Carter County Detention Center)West Virginia Republican state legislator and high school teacher Elliott Pritt has been arrested and charged with enticing a minor he allegedly met on the online game Roblox. Pritt, a married father-of-four, is accused of grooming a girl, now 15, online since 2024, moving conversations to Snapchat, and exchanging nude photos. An affidavit claims Pritt initiated a physical relationship with the victim in 2025, including meetings at his classroom at Oak Hill High School, and later warned her not to tell anyone. The alleged sexual abuse was reported to law enforcement on July 9, leading to Pritt's arrest; he is currently held at the Carter County Detention Center and is set to appear in federal court on July 27. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw has called for Pritt's resignation, stating he has been removed from all official roles, while Fayette County Schools pledged full cooperation with the investigation. In fullRepublican delegate charged with soliciting a minor on Roblox and Snapchat – and he’s a teacherMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
