Belmont County EMA’s Trudo Arrested on Two Counts of Soliciting a Minor

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH – February 19, 2025 – The Belmont County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of Glenn Trudo, 60, of the St. Clairsville area, Assistant Director of the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

The Sheriff’s Office was notified by federal law enforcement of an ongoing investigation involving Mr. Trudo. Subsequently, Belmont County Sheriff’s Detectives assisted the United States Secret Service and the Virginia State Police in executing search warrants at Mr. Trudo’s residence and place of employment.

As a result of this investigation, a warrant has been issued for Mr. Trudo’s arrest on two counts of soliciting a minor. While the case is being prosecuted in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office will also forward the investigative findings to the Belmont County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

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