Local sheriff candidate faces charges, still running

A candidate for Candler County sheriff will not have to answer to theft charges until after the November 4th general election. James Ausbon was released on $5,000 bond after turning himself in to Bryan County authorities on theft by taking charges. Ausbon told the Statesboro Herald he is being investigated for misuse of a company credit card belonging to a former employer. He says he did use the card for personal reasons, but did not think it was illegal. He was fired by the company, Oldcastle PreCast in Pembroke, earlier this month. Ausbon says he will continue his election bid for Candler County sheriff.