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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1979
Page
11
Charles Stansfield, a 36 year old former administrative assistant sheriff, seeks the Republican convention upset to oust incumbent Carroll Mauck. He cites police experience, county ties, and opposition to current spending and staffing as he campaigns on beards, salaries, and avoiding county vehicle use.
Winchester Circuit Court Judge Duncan Gibb declared James Strawderman, Orville Brown, and Lionel Dean DeHaven habitual drunkards and barred them from possessing alcohol. DeHaven’s absence did not affect the order. Brown showed little by way of defense. The order warns that future possession could bring a $500 fine and up to 12 months in jail.
Benjamin McFarland received a term and probation after pleading guilty to two counts of marijuana distribution in Winchester Civil Court. J Duncan Gibbee’s plea bargain was accepted with the Commonwealth’s recommendation for punishment. McFarland testified about a December sale and disputed the November purchase details, while probation officers described his alcoholism and family stress as factors.
Frederick County investigator William Fadely announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for commissioner of revenue. He endorses Sheriff Mauck and plans to stay with the sheriff's department, praising its growth and professionalism under Mauck's tenure. He adds he may run in the future if timing changes and Mauck is renominated.
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