Law enforcement leaders from across the Commonwealth back Taylor because of her proven record of keeping communities safe and holding violent offenders accountable
HENRICO, VA — Today, Henrico’s top prosecutor and candidate for Congress Shannon Taylor announced a growing wave of support from law enforcement leaders, prosecutors, and public safety professionals across the Commonwealth. Under Taylor’s leadership, Henrico County reportedly saw a stunning 91% drop in homicides in 2025 compared to the prior year.
“As Henrico’s top prosecutor, I’ve spent my career protecting our community because keeping families safe has always come first,” said Shannon Taylor. “I’ve taken on the KKK and Neo-Nazis. I’ve gone after fraudsters and put sex traffickers behind bars. I’ve delivered a more than 90 percent homicide conviction rate. Law enforcement leaders across Virginia know my record, and I’m honored to have their support. Their endorsements reflect trust in my record, my judgment, and my commitment to keeping our streets safe and defending our rights. I’ll bring that same relentless focus on public safety and holding the corrupt accountable to Congress.”
“As a Sheriff of over 20 years, I know public safety takes steady leadership and real partnership,” said Petersburg Sheriff Vanessa Crawford. “Shannon Taylor has spent her career working side-by-side with law enforcement to hold violent offenders accountable, support victims, and keep our communities safe. She understands what officers and deputies need to do their jobs, and she’ll bring that same practical, no-nonsense approach to Congress. I’m proud to endorse Shannon Taylor.”
“As Henrico County’s Sheriff, I have worked closely with Shannon over the years,” said Henrico County Sheriff Alisa Gregory. “She understands the importance of supporting law enforcement and making sure we have the tools and partnerships needed to keep our community safe. Her office has been a vital partner in protecting our community, standing up for victims, and holding violent offenders accountable. Shannon is a strong and effective leader who cares deeply about keeping Henrico safe, and I know she will bring that same commitment to Congress.”
Since taking office in 2011, Taylor has built one of Virginia’s most effective and aggressive records against violent crime. Her record includes:
- 90%+ Homicide Conviction Rate: Since 2014, Taylor’s office has convicted 125 defendants on homicide charges;
- 756 Sex Trafficking Charges Prosecuted: Taylor helped pass Virginia’s landmark commercial sex trafficking law, and her office has significantly outpaced neighboring jurisdictions in sex trafficking prosecutions;
- 1,500+ Drug Distribution Charges Prosecuted: Taylor’s office has prioritized the prosecution of drug distribution charges targeting trafficking networks;
- 665 Online Child Solicitation Charges Prosecuted: Taylor has prioritized protecting children, prosecuting 665 online child solicitation charges.
Taylor’s endorsements span current and former sheriffs, prosecutors, and public safety professionals across the Commonwealth. Her campaign has made public safety a central pillar, drawing on her record as one of Virginia’s most experienced and effective prosecutors.
Shannon Taylor’s law enforcement endorsements include:
- Joseph P. Baron, Norfolk Sheriff
- James E. Brown III, Charlottesville Sheriff
- Sean Casey, Alexandria Sheriff
- Vanessa R. Crawford, Petersburg Sheriff
- Jayson T. Crawley, Charles City Sheriff
- Ernest L. Giles, Sr., Sussex Sheriff
- Alisa A. Gregory, Henrico County Sheriff
- Robert Jones, Nottoway County Sheriff
- Michael Moore, Portsmouth Sheriff
- Gabriel A. Morgan, Newport News Sheriff
- William E. Sales, Winchester Sheriff
- Carlos Turner, Surry County Sheriff
- Josh A. Wyche Sr., Southampton Sheriff
- Megan L. Clark, Prince Edward County Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Roy F. Evans, Smyth County Former Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Matthew R. Hamel, Chesapeake Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Jim M. Hingeley, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Libby K. Humphries, Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Stephanie N. Morales, Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Joseph D. Platania, Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Bryan L. Porter, Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Regina Sykes, Sussex County Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Mark Herring, Former Attorney General of Virginia
- Mary Sue Terry, Former Attorney General of Virginia
- Robert “Bobby” Mathieson, Former U.S. Marshal
About Shannon
Shannon Taylor is a battle-tested prosecutor with 25 years of experience and a 90% conviction rate in homicide cases, taking on the toughest threats to Virginia families and delivering justice. A native of Charlottesville and graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond Law School, she began her career as a prosecutor in Richmond before serving as a Special Assistant in the U.S. Attorney’s office. In 2011, she flipped the Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office from Republican to Democrat, becoming the first woman elected to the role. She has since been re-elected three times, proving she knows how to win tough races.
As Commonwealth’s Attorney, Taylor has pioneered programs to support victims of human trafficking, created a task force to tackle the opioid epidemic, and led prosecutors statewide in pledging not to criminalize women or doctors for abortion care. She has worked alongside law enforcement to keep families safe, fought fraud that harms working people, and partnered with gun safety advocates to take illegal guns off the streets.
Shannon Taylor has built her career on protecting Virginians and delivering justice for families regardless of their politics.
For more on Shannon Taylor’s campaign, visit ShannonTaylorVA.com.
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