Former Virginia Delegate Matt Fariss facing drug and gun charges

CAMPBELL COUNTY. Va. (WSET) — A former Virginia delegate is behind bars on drug and gun charges.

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office arrested Matt Fariss Saturday night during a traffic stop.

He's charged with possession of narcotics, possession of a firearm, and violation of a protective order.

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Fariss previously served as a Republican delegate of the 59th District, which covers parts of Campbell and Nelson counties.

This is not Fariss' first run-in with the law. Earlier this month, a jury found him not guilty of numerous felony charges, including malicious wounding and hit-and-run, after his ex-girlfriend claimed he hit her with the side of his car during an argument.

Fariss did not speak with ABC13 after the trial.