Who is Frederick Alfred Jr.? Colorado Senate hopeful taken into custody after child neglect allegations

Frederick Alfred Jr., a Republican running for a state senate seat in Colorado, was arrested in Florida on Monday (April 20, 2026). The arrest occurred in Key West on two counts of felony child neglect without great harm after police said he left his children unattended to go to a bar, during which time his daughter began drowning in a swimming pool.

According to police, his 4-year-old daughter began drowning in the pool, became unconscious, started foaming at the mouth, and eventually needed CPR from someone at the pool, TMZ reported, citing a police report obtained.

Authorities also said that his 6-year-old son swallowed water and also needed medical attention after attempting to save his sister. According to the report, 38-year-old Alfred was MIA for around 6 minutes after someone called 911, and when he showed up, he was holding an alcoholic beverage.


Police said Alfred told officers he left his two children alone at a hot tub to go to a bar to get alcohol, claiming he was gone for only five minutes, TMZ reported. Authorities added that he smelled strongly of alcohol, and a bar receipt allegedly showed he purchased two cocktails; he was subsequently booked into the Monroe County Jail.

Who is Frederick Alfred Jr.?

Frederick Alfred Jr. is running in a special election for the Colorado State Senate to represent District 21 and declared his candidacy for the special Republican primary scheduled for June 30, 2026, according to Ballotpedia.

He also previously ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 32 but will not appear on the ballot for the June 30, 2026, Republican primary.

Alfred lives in Commerce City and is seeking a state Senate seat in a district north of Denver, where he is the only Republican candidate in the race. On his campaign website, he highlights his role as a father and says he is running to ensure parental rights are respected.