Sworn To Defend and protect our community
Ryan has a proven track record of successfully prosecuting the most serious and complex crimes against our community.
Some notable homicide cases include:
a. Com. v. Joshua Williams : Sentenced to 38 years on 3/22/18 for charges that include First Degree Murder
b. Com. v. Jonathan Vejarano: Sentenced to Life plus eight years on 1/11/19 for charges that include First Degree Murder
c. Com. v. David Newton: Sentenced to 40 years on 1/9/20 for charges that include First Degree Murder
d. Com. v. Augustus Rhodes: Sentenced to 58 years on 4/13/22 for charges that include First Degree Murder
e. Com. v. William McDowney: Sentenced to 63 years on 1/14/22 for charges that include Second Degree Murder
f. Com. v. Montel Wilson: Sentenced to Life (x3) plus 120 years on 5/20/22 for charges that include First Degree Murder
g. Com. v. Hugh Green: Sentenced to Life (x3) plus 110 years on 5/20/22 for charges that include First Degree Murder
h. Com. v. Jamal Bailey: Sentenced to Life (x3) plus 110 years on 5/20/22 for charges that include First Degree Murder
Committed to Building & Strengthening Relationships
Ryan Mehaffey knows that the strength of our community is in our relationships.
As Commonwealth's Attorney, Ryan Mehaffey will build on the CA Office’s strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies, especially the Sheriff’s Office.
He will build on the CA Office’s Victim-Witness advocacy program. He will build and strengthen relationships with our community stakeholders, especially those servicing the Veteran’s Treatment Docket, Behavioral Health Docket, and Drug Treatment Court. And his door will remain open for all community partners to build a safer, stronger Spotsylvania County.
Responsible & Fiscally Sound Government
As Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Ryan Mehaffey knows exactly how important investments in law enforcement are for the safety and prosperity of Spotsylvania County.
As Commonwealth's Attorney, Ryan will support measures that increase public safety in the most fiscally responsible means possible.