September 17, 1987 — Luray’s town council voted not to extend the contract of Police Chief Robert M. Holloway Monday night in the wake of recent allegations that he was intoxicated while serving in an official capacity and also the furor created after he demoted three officers. After the second of two executive sessions, it was announced that Senior Patrolman R. Dale Strickler will oversee departmental operations pending the completion of an investigation into the situation.
~ From the public archives of the Page News and Courier
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