The Roanoke County Democratic Committee held an assembled caucus on Saturday, May 8 for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the November 2, Special Election for Sheriff of Roanoke County. The current Sheriff, Mike Winston, was the sole candidate to file for the nomination. Sheriff Winston became the nominee by acclamation.
Sheriff Winston was congratulated by a crowd of supporters including current and former elected officials, members of the Sheriff’s Office, and Roanoke County citizens who said they want to see “a continuation of the excellent service that has been exemplified by the Sheriff’s Office for many years.” Winston had previously served for 18 years as Chief Deputy to former Sheriff Gerald Holt, who retired as Sheriff earlier this year and is now expected to be confirmed by the United States Senate as the next Federal Marshall for this region.Winston had been recommended by Holt to become his successor upon his retirement. Winston received judicial confirmation and became the Roanoke County Sheriff earlier this year.
“I am confident that Mike Winston will continue the long tradition of outstanding performance as Roanoke County Sheriff,” said Steve McGraw, elected Roanoke County Clerk of Circuit Court, one of five Constitutional Officers elected in the County, including the position of Sheriff. “It is difficult to imagine any candidate coming forward with even near the depth and breadth of experience in law enforcement and long, proven record of Sheriff Winston.”
Sheriff Winston has nearly 40 years of continuous experience in Roanoke County law enforcement, including founding Roanoke County’s SWAT Team in the 1970s. His background includes earning his BA and his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, both at Radford University. He has been a member of the Roanoke County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office for nearly 40 years and the breadth of his experience in law enforcement ranges from working as an officer on the street to the highest administrative level in the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Winston will be making his formal campaign announcement soon.
By Brian Lang [email protected]
I don’t know who read these, but I WANT a Winston for SHERIFF sign for my yard. I live in a high profile area – Mike knows where I live. (I don’t want to put my address on an email.) I will pay for a sign, whatever I need to do – short of stealing one! Ha! – but I don’t know how to get one. Mike has my TOTAL support! He’s a great friend and an asset to Roanoke County’s safety! I have comments about his opposition, but I probably shouldn’t write them – unless this is a secure site!! Kidding, I cannot stand Mike Stovall!! He speaks out both sides of his mouth; can’t take actions on his own merit; is the most two faced person I’ve ever met!! Mike Winston is the total opposite. He stands up for his beliefs and for what is right for Roanoke County!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN GET A SIGN!! PLEASE!
Thank you!!!
Oh, my goodness! I just posted my first comment about 20 minutes ago, then I sat down to read the newspaper. I haven’t even finished the article “Sheriff candidate Stovall says Turner is a turncoat” Whaa – whaa! The quote Stovall said “Steve Turner is a…Benedict Arnold…” Well, Stovall needs to look in the mirror. He just described himself to a tee!!!