Republican candidate for Colorado State Senate, Frederick Alfred Jr., was arrested on suspicion of felony child neglect in Key West, Florida, after abandoning his children at a hotel pool where his 4-year-old daughter nearly drowned. Alfred, who is currently running for Colorado Senate District 21, told police that he was only gone for five minutes when he returned to the pool holding an alcoholic drink and left his children alone in the hot tub while he went to the bar. The girl was foaming at the mouth and unconscious when Alfred pulled her from the water, prompting 911 and CPR. Alfred initially blocked paramedics from taking his children to the hospital, despite being warned of potential issues arising later from the near-drowning.