DNA evidence recently came into the Amherst County Commonwealth s Attorney s Office in the case of a county man accused of aggravated murder in an Amherst woman s July 2023 death.
An Amherst County man accused of aggravated murder during rape in connection with a county woman s July 2023 death was in court Friday for a hearing on an evidentiary-related matter a month ahead of a scheduled trial.
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.