Tony A. McFaddin Jr.

Tony A. McFaddin Jr. is the Sheriff of Rockbridge County and Lexington City, having taken office on January 1, 2025. A native of Rockbridge County, he graduated from Natural Bridge High School and earned an associate's degree in criminal justice from Eastern Gateway Community College. McFaddin served four years in the United States Marine Corps before starting his law enforcement career in 1995. Over his nearly 30-year career, he has held numerous positions, including Patrol Deputy, Investigator, K-9 Deputy, and Chief Deputy under two different sheriffs. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command and the Virginia Forensic Science Academy.