Former Warren County deputies charged with killing 77-year-old man
Two former Warren County deputies, Zachary Fadely, 31, and Tyler Poe, 27, are now facing homicide charges for a low-speed chase that resulted in the death of Ralph C. Ennis, a 77-year-old Gainsville man.
On April 2, 2022, at about 1:20 a.m., Warren County police encountered Ennis on Winchester Rd. and initiated a traffic stop because he was speeding—63 in a 55 mph zone, according to Virginia State Police.
Body camera footage from a Front Royal officer, R.D. Lowery, who responded to scene but appears to have left without getting involved shows a significant police response, including an officer with a dog. The footage also shows the accused officers rough-handling Ennis.
As Lowery approaches the scene, he says, “Jesus Christ man. Just grab a hold of him,” seeming to suggest that th...




