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AN investigation of mileage claims submitted by Sheriff William A. Buntin and his deputies is being conducted by the Virginia State Police, apparently at the request of Commonwealth’s Attorney George H. Davis.
While Davis declined to comment on the probe—replying to repeated questions “I’m not going to say anything until the investigation is complete”—he did comment: I’m
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