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Former Del. Matt Fariss waived his preliminary hearing in Campbell Circuit Court on Tuesday morning on charges related to drug and firearm possession.

Former Delegate Matt Fariss was in court today, facing drug possession and gun charges.

Matt Fariss, who was present in court Thursday standing next to Chuck Felmlee in an orange jumpsuit with family in attendance, is being charged with possession of Schedule I or II drugs, possession of a gun on a person with Schedule I or II drugs, violation of a protective order, improper tail lights, failure to display license plates and failure to obey highway marking, according to court records. Judge Stephanie Maddox granted Fariss a $5,000 secured bond. Fariss is ordered to pay $500 for release and be subject to random alcohol and drug screenings.

Matt Fariss, who was present in court Thursday standing next to Chuck Felmlee in an orange jumpsuit with family in attendance, is being charged with possession of Schedule I or II drugs, possession of a gun on a person with Schedule I or II drugs, violation of a protective order, improper tail lights, failure to display license plates and failure to obey highway marking, according to court records. Judge Stephanie Maddox granted Fariss a $5,000 secured bond. Fariss is ordered to pay $500 for release and be subject to random alcohol and drug screenings.

Authorities say a former Virginia lawmaker has been arrested on felony gun and drug charges and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protective order. A Campbell...