Sheriff's Office

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS PRESS RELEASE

Warren County, VA - In reference to our prior press release involving thefts from vehicles in Warren County, Devon Barret Galloway was charged with three counts of petit larceny in violation of the Virginia state code 18.2-96 and five counts of entering a vehicle in violation of the Virginia state code 18.2-147.

During the course of this investigation, which is still ongoing, Devon Barret Galloway and Forrest Albert McClanahan have been linked to incidents that stem from reports as early as September 6, 2017 in Warren County. At this point in the investigation further charges are pending on both individuals.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office again would like to remind residents to safeguard valuables in their vehicles by removing items from plain sight and locking vehicles. Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact Investigator Pugh at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, (540) 635- 7100 or (540) 635-4218.

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November 29, 2017

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Warren County, VA - On November 27, 2017, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants on two residences in relation to a rash of recent vehicle thefts. Deputies and Investigators recovered numerous stolen items during the searches. The searches stemmed from a case in Shenandoah County. Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office arrested Forrest Albert McClanahan, 31, and Devon Barret Galloway, 25; both from Front Royal. Warren County Investigators also charged Galloway with eight criminal offenses related to larcenies occurring in Warren County. Additional charges are pending.

Devon Galloway and Forrest McClanahan are being held without bond at the RSW Regional Jail.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residence to safeguard valuables in their vehicles by removing items from plain sight and locking vehicles. Anyone with any information please contact Investigator Young at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, (540) 635- 7100 or (540) 635-4123.

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November 28, 2017

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Warren County, VA - On November 15, 2017 at approximately 2:37 a.m. E911 communications received a call from an employee about a larceny that had occurred from Walmart located at 10 Riverton Commons Drive, Front Royal, VA. The employee advised that three males were leaving in a silver colored S.U.V. Deputies, who were in the area at the time of the call located the vehicle at the round-about prior to entering the shopping center. Deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle; however the vehicle failed to stop for deputies and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The silver S.U.V. continued on 522 south bound towards Front Royal. The pursuit ended when the silver S.U.V. crashed into a fence located at Kendrick Lane and North Shenandoah Avenue. The three occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.

The two passengers were apprehended at the scene, but the driver remains at large. Deputies found that the vehicle involved was stolen out of Loudoun County, VA. The passengers were identified as Jimmy Clark, 18 year old male of 8950 McDowell Commons Court, Manassas, VA and Tyrik D’Andre Simmons, 19 year old male of 184 Daniels Drive, Madison Heights, VA. Clark was charged with 18.2-108/18.2-23 Possession of Stolen Property and is being held at the R.S.W Regional Jail on a $2,000 secured bond. Tyrik D’Andre Simmons was charged with 18.2-96 Petit Larceny, 19.2-82.1 False Identification to Law Enforcement and 18.2-108/18.2-23 Possession of Stolen Property. Simmons was also wanted out of Prince William County, VA for Conspiracy to Commit Larceny, Shoplifting (2 warrants) and Possession of Burglary Tools. Simmons is being held without bond at the R.S.W. Regional Jail. There were no injuries during the incident. Anyone with information in reference to this incident please contact Captain Josh Seal 540-635-4128.

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November 15, 2017

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Warren County, VA - Update as of November 13, 2017

On November 08, 2017, Warren County Sheriff’s Office E911 Communications Center received a call that a 22 month old child was in cardiac arrest located at 908 Blue Mountain Road, Front Royal, VA. The child was transported by EMS to Warren Memorial Hospital where the child passed away. A second child from the residence was examined at Warren Memorial Hospital and was determined to need further medical attention. The second child is also 22 months old and the sibling of the first. The second child was admitted to a regional hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division identified two suspects. Chad Ritchie, 28 years old, of 908 Blue Mountain Road, Front Royal, VA was charged with 18.2-32 Second degree murder, 18.2-51 Malicious wounding, and two counts of 40.1-103 Cruelty and injuries to children. Based on further investigation the children’s mother, Tabitha Zimmerman, was also charged. Ms. Zimmerman, 28 years old, of the same address, was charged with two counts of 40.1-103 Cruelty and injuries to children. Both individuals are currently being held at RSW Regional Jail.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Warren County Fire and Rescue and the Front Royal Police Department. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information regarding this matter should contact Lieutenant Phillip Henry at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 540-635-4128 or 540-635-7100.

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November 9, 2017

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron