Berger to File for Re-Election as District Attorney

EDEN – Rockingham County District Attorney Phil Berger, Jr., announced today that he will file for re-election in February when the filing period opens. Berger was first elected District Attorney in 2006.

In 2006, Berger ran a successful campaign for election by making commitments to the citizens of Rockingham County that, as District Attorney, his office would try more cases, reduce the number of plea bargains, and strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the District Attorney’s office. Since taking office in 2007, the District Attorney’s office has tried 107 cases before juries here in Rockingham County.

“Public safety is the first order of business for government,” Berger said. “The policies we put in place three years ago have made this office more effective and responsive to victims and law enforcement.”

Rockingham County’s business community has also seen the value of the District Attorney’s Worthless Check Program. Over the last three years, the program has recovered more than $450,000.00 in restitution and fees.

“We have kept the promises made during the last campaign,” Berger said. ”I am very proud of the work we are doing, and I want to continue improving the services we provide for the people of Rockingham County.”