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Former Virginia Delegate Matt Fariss Faces Felony Drug and Firearm Charges

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CAMPBELL, Va. — Former Delegate Matt Fariss, who served Virginia’s 59th House District for over a decade, faces felony charges after a grand jury accused him earlier this month of illegal drug possession and firearm offenses. This controversy marks just the latest in a series of legal troubles for the politician who left office in January. The charges stem from a March arrest in Campbell County where Fariss was found with Schedule I and II drugs, typically associated with substances like heroin and methamphetamine, and a gun. The conditions of the case are complicated by … Read more

Former Virginia Delegate Les Adams Appointed as Judge for the 22nd Judicial District: Southside Politician Begins New Chapter in Danville, Pittsylvania, and Franklin Counties

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DANVILLE, Va. – Former Virginia Delegate Les Adams has been appointed as a judge for the 22nd Judicial District. The Virginia General Assembly selected Adams for the position, which covers the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Franklin County. Adams, who had previously served as a politician in the Southside region, represented the 48th House District from 2014 until his resignation in December. During his tenure, he advocated for various issues impacting Henry County, Pittsylvania County, and Martinsville. As a General District Court Judge, Adams will begin his six-year term on February 1. This appointment … Read more

Virginia Delegate Proposes Bill to Lift Radar Detector Ban: Is It Time to Update Outdated Laws?

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Richmond, Virginia – A proposed bill could potentially remove Virginia from the short list of states with a radar ban. Del. Debra Gardner, D-Chesterfield, has recently introduced House Bill 180, which seeks to lift the radar detector prohibition in the commonwealth. This law would still apply to commercial vehicles, but for private citizens, it would allow them to use radar detectors legally while driving. Currently, Virginia and Mississippi are the only two states in the nation that still enforce a radar ban. While law enforcement associations are already voicing their opposition to Gardner’s bill, it … Read more