Pursuit leads to arrest of Bluefield man
On February 10, 2025, at 9:19a.m., the Radford City Police Department located a stolen vehicle in the 1200 Block of Rock Road East. When officers contacted the offender, the vehicle sped away and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued for approximately 6 miles and 2 successful Stop Sticks deployments were utilized before bringing the pursuit to a resolution.
Joey Lyn Phipps of Bluefield Virginia, age 43, was taken into custody for Felony Eluding, Possession of Stolen Goods, and served outstanding warrants for Probation Violations for Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Burglary, and Possession of a Weapon after Being Declared a Felon. Phipps is being held in the New River Valley Regional Jail without bond
February 10, 2025 @ 8:35 pm
I was a witness to this and I have to say, I was very concerned for the safety of the police officers. They were traveling at a high speed a times and I thought for sure the vehicle they were chasing was going to flip over. Very glad it ended this way and the police officers are ok.
February 10, 2025 @ 7:52 pm
Good job officers 👏