Longtime corrections officer appointed to WV House following Pritt’s arrest for alleged sex crimes

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 743

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday appointed William “Bill” Vest of Oak Hill, West Virginia, to fill the House of Delegates seat previously held by Del. Elliott Pritt, who was indicted last week on three federal charges, including the alleged sexual exploitation of a child.

Vest, a longtime correctional officer for the state, will serve in the House for the remainder of Pritt’s term, which ends in January.

Pritt was first elected …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us