Lt. Jeff Stritesky will run for Sheriff

From the campaign: Lieutenant Jeffrey L. Stritesky of Daleville, VA, is pleased to announce his Republican Candidacy for the Office of Botetourt County Sheriff.

January 15th 2019 — Lieutenant Jeffrey L. Stritesky of Daleville is pleased to announce his Republican candidacy for the office of Botetourt County Sheriff. A married father of two, Jeff Stritesky has called Botetourt County home for over 29 years. He began his career with the US Army in 1984 as a military police officer and has now amassed over 34 years of experience in law enforcement. For the past 23 years, he has been employed by the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, where he serves as Lieutenant in the Community Services Division. Jeff has been a part of the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff for close to a decade. Jeff is known by many in the community, previously serving as a school resource officer at Lord Botetourt High School. His campaign will focus on Community, Integrity and Experience. Jeff Stritesky- “I am running for Sheriff of Botetourt County because I want to ensure that our law enforcement continues to safeguard and improve the quality of life that Botetourt County residents have come to know and cherish.” “As I campaign across the county, I look forward to hearing from voters regarding their thoughts on safety and law enforcement. One of my goals is to involve the community, not only during the campaign, but as an integral part of the Sheriff’s Office in the future. I commit to doing this through ongoing communication, community involvement and local partnerships. I am excited to begin this journey!” #### To learn more about Jeff’s campaign for Sheriff, please visit his website at striteskyforsheriff.com

Mike Vineyard also of Botetourt County announced his candidacy last year.

Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle announced in December he will not seek another term.