Former GOP Virginia lawmaker, Matt Fariss arrested again; faces felony gun and drug chargesA former Virginia lawmaker was arrested over the weekend on felony gun and drug charges and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protective order, according to a sheriffโs office official and jail records.
Jury finds former Del. Matt Fariss not guilty of most charges related to hit-and-runDel. Matt Fariss was found not guilty of every charge except for one in connection with a hit-and-run in 2023.
4 Virginia legislative candidates, including ex-congressman, are accused of violence against womenRepublican U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett was only months into his second year in Congress in 2018 when he announced he would drop his bid for reelection to seek treatment for alcoholism.
4 Virginia legislative candidates, including ex-congressman, are accused of violence against womenFormer Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett is among four male candidates to run for state legislative seats in Virginia this year who've been accused of physical violence against women.
Del. Matt Fariss hit-and-run case headed to a Grand JuryThe hit-and-run case against Del. Matt Fariss will now go before a grand jury.
Virginia House of Delegates District 59 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021Ben Moses (D), Matt Fariss (R), and Louis Scicli (Independent) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 59 seat.