Tomas Rafeal Arroyo, Jr., seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying as untimely his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (2000). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and dismiss for the reasons stated by the district court. See Arroyo v. Angelone, No. CA-01-534-3 (E.D.Va. July 12, 2002). We deny a certificate of appealability. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(e) (2000). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.