Overview

• Pritchett was arrested on July 19 at the intersection of Farm Road 1138 and State Highway 66 in Royse City after authorities tracked his location in Rockwall County
• He faces charges of first-degree arson, third-degree tampering with physical evidence, a false report to a peace officer and two counts of fraud
• He remains in the Galveston County Jail on a $90,000 bond as he awaits formal indictment and upcoming hearings
• Pritchett resigned on July 7 as La Marque’s interim city manager when discrepancies in his claimed military service and academic credentials emerged
• La Marque officials are now reviewing background-check and vetting procedures for senior hires in light of the rapid hiring and subsequent misconduct allegations