Doug Litwhiler was a Republican candidate for sheriff of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania. He resigned from the race after allegations surfaced accusing him of pursuing underage girls.
A man created a Facebook page titled Schuylkill County Sheriff Candidate Doug Litwhiler likes young girls. He posted text messages sent to a woman when she was seventeen. He said he had been told by three different women that Litwhiler pursued them when they were underage. After posting, many other women came forward with their own screenshots.
Litwhiler withdrew from the race though his name remained on the ballot. He denied the allegations. He sued the sheriff and others, but the suit was dismissed with prejudice. He remains a police officer.
- The Morning Call: Schuylkill County sheriff candidate to drop from race; denies allegations against him on social media page
- WFMZ: Schuylkill sheriff candidate sues 4 people overs claims he sent inappropriate messages to women
- Times Online: Lawsuit dismissed against Schuylkill sheriff
- Change.Org: Douglas Litwhiler is a sexual predator and is unfit to serve as Schuylkill County Sheriff
Hazleton, Pennsylvania · Sunday, May 30, 2021
