Joshua Pritchett, former city manager of La Marque, was arrested by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office in a felony stop near Royse City. The arrest followed a brief period in which he was evading authorities, according to Click2Houston.
Pritchett was arrested just before 3 p.m. on Saturday in Rockwall County. Galveston authorities said he was found hiding in the area after a search. He is facing charges including arson, fraud, tampering with evidence, filing a false police report, and falsifying military and academic records, as reported by ABC13. His arrest came days after he resigned last Monday. Authorities had issued five warrants and expected him to turn himself in, but he did not. His bond was set at $80,000, and he is expected to be taken to the Galveston County Jail.
Pritchett is facing new allegations that he lied about his education and falsely claimed military service, based on recent investigative findings. These come after earlier reports of inconsistencies in his personal and professional background. The case is still under investigation, and officials in La Marque are reviewing the claims.
