RADFORD – A man driving a stolen vehicle has been arrested after leading police on a chase in the City of Radford.
According to the Radford City Police Department, officers located a stolen vehicle in the 1200 block of Rock Road East on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.
“When officers contacted the offender, the vehicle sped away and a vehicle pursuit ensued,” reads a statement by the department. “The pursuit continued for approximately six miles and two successful stop sticks deployments were utilized before bringing the pursuit to a resolve.”
Joey Lyn Phipps of Bluefield, Virginia, 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.
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