Judge tosses case against Narrows police officer but says trial was necessary
Officer Chad Stilley was cleared of charges from last year's fatal wreck with a fleeing motorcyclist.
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Officer Chad Stilley was cleared of charges from last year's fatal wreck with a fleeing motorcyclist.
Chad Stilley was on trial in Giles County regarding the 2020 death of a motorcyclist who was fleeing from police.
GILES COUNTY, Va. -- A Virginia judge dismissed all charges Thursday against a Town of Narrows police officer who was being tried in the death of a motorcyclist who was fleeing police during a pursuit. Officer Chad Stilley was about two years into a career with the small town in Giles County when
Narrows Officer Chad Stilley blocked the road as motorcyclist Michael Acord fled toward him.
Attorneys said the jury trial for Officer Chad Stilley could last five days.