Performance
An occupant of the vehicle got out and opened fire on Officer Winum before he was able to get out of his patrol car.
The subject fled the scene after the shooting and was located hiding in a barn a short distance away. The man was shot and killed as he attempted to reach for a weapon as deputies and other officers attempted to take him into custody.
Officer Winum had served with the Stanley Police Department for five years and had previously served with the Virginia State Police for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and granddaughter.
Age: 48
Tour: 15 years
Badge: 202
Office: Stanley Police Department
Charlie was a dedicated deputy sheriff, having spent nearly 20 years serving the citizens of Page County. He continued to serve up until his death. He was an inspiration to all that knew him and worked with him.
Larry Housden was a Sergeant with the Page County Sheriff’s Office when he lost his battle with cancer in 1997. Sheriff Sedwick retired his unit number.
Chief Cubbage had served with the Stanley Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Age: 45
Tour: 2 years
Office: Stanley Police Department
He was involved in the crash at the intersection of Route 655 and Route 340 in Front Royal, Virginia.
He had been involved in the accident that killed Chief Maynard Cubbage the previous year on April 23, 1977.
Chief Cherrywell had served with the Stanley Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Age: 50
Tour: 2 years
Office: Stanley Police Department