Re-elect Neo

Being a prosecutor...

Being a prosecutor is about seeking justice. This means that fairness and equality under the law must always guide the decision-making process. For me, this means there is no place for ego and vanity. Our community is too important to let self-interest determine outcomes.

As your prosecutor, justice is the guiding principle in my office. How I've put this principle into action is through a three-prong approach ...

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Endorsements and Support

Governor Bob McDonnell has given his endorsement of Tamara's re-election campaign.

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling has officially announced his endorsement of Tamara's re-election campaign.

Sheriff Ray Foster endorses Tamara Neo. "Mrs. Neo and I work very well together. I appreciate her hard work, and want to keep working with her as a team to fight drugs and crime in the community. I do not want to go backwards to how it used to be."

"Virginia Justice and Safety Associates would like to express our support of your campaign, and say thanks for your guest speaking appearances at our local citizen safety courses. The education, awareness, and preparedness information provided at these classes is invaluable to the general public as they think about personal, home, and travel safety."

Support Tamara's Re-election

Tamara is running for a second term as the Commonwealth's Attorney because she believes in the work she does and what that work means to the community.

If you believe in what Tamara is doing for you and your community please consider making a donation. The funds are used for all manner of advertising in an effort to make sure Tamara can continue to spread the word of all her good work and keep prosecution in Buchanan County moving forward.

Latest Updates

Bulldozer Baloney - Get the facts in Tamara's Q&A including the recently released Dellinger Notes

Governor Bob McDonnell endorses Tamara Neo in her bid for re-election as Buchanan County's Commonwealth's Attorney.

Governor Bob McDonnell announces his appointment of Tamara Neo to the Virginia Board of Juvenile Justice

Best wishes to T. Luke Fleming, Big Rock boy and intern with the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office as he is recognized as ASL's valedictorian for the class of 2011

What is STAR Court?

The STAR court is about helping people charged with crimes because of their issues of addiction, to have a real chance at making positive, lasting change in their lives. A recovery program modeled after the traditional Drug Court form, the STAR Court is a second chance earned by the defendant and aimed at helping them leave the criminal justice system behind for good.

Commonwealth's Attorney's team raises money at the Deputies' Relief Fund Softball Tournament, which also saw the honoring of Deputy Stiltner due to his history with the Grundy Softball Team.

On the day following the March 13, 2011 shooting of Buchanan County deputies, Tamara began immediately establishing a Relief Fund for the Deputies and their families ...

Tamara's record

Steve Whitt's 30 years of violence was put to an end having received two life sentences for the attempted murder of two of our finest law enforcement officers.

Frank "Snake" Thomas received 10 life sentences for a crime spree ending in a triple homicide.

Travis Wade Spence received a life sentence for first degree murder plus 10 years for threatening a Commonwealth witness.

Johnny Peck received 19 years to serve on a 40-year sentence for second degree murder.

Comparing administrations,
then and now ...

Case Statistics

Capital Murder & Attempt: 6/3/10 - 5 life sentences + 111 years
9/23/10 - 2 Life Sentences
1st Degree Murder & Attempt: 12/7/09 - Life
12/9/09 - 10 years
2nd Degree Murder
10/13/10 - 19 Years
Child Abuse or Pornography: 7/8/08 - 6 years
8/18/09 - 5 years
10/30/09 - 10 years
11/5/09 - 20 years + federal time
2/18/10 - 25 years
2/7/11 - 10 years
3/31/11 - 5 years
Violent Crime: 8/19/08 Armed Robbery - 10 years
1/26/09 Malicious Wounding - 5 years
12/7/09 Threaten Witness - 10 years
12/9/09 Attempted Abduction - 6 years
4/5/10 Malicious Wounding - 10 years
6/30/10 5 counts Armed Robbery - 5 Life Sentences
6/30/10 Carjacking - 30 years
6/30/10 Robbery - 30 years
4/4/11 Attempted Robbery - 11 years
Drug Distribution: 3/19/08 - 25 years
12/8/08 - 15 years
1/7/09 - 8 years
9/21/09 - 7 years
10/30/09 - 10 years
4/8/10 - 15 years
6/21/10 - 23 years
10/12/10 - 30 years
10/20/10 - 15 years
10/20/10 - 9 years
2/1/11 - 5 years
5/4/11 - 20 years federal time
DUI: 1/27/09 - 3.5 years
7/8/10 - 6 years
8/25/10 - 10 years