Man Arrested After Radford Chase
Joey Lyn Phipps, 43, arrested after 6-mile chase in stolen vehicle, faces felony eluding, stolen goods, and outstanding warrant charges.
On February 10, 2025, Radford City Police officers located a stolen vehicle in the 1200 block of Rock Road East. When officers attempted to make contact with the driver, he sped away, leading to a pursuit covering approximately six miles. Two tire deflation devices were deployed before the vehicle was stopped and the driver arrested.
Joey Lyn Phipps, 43, of Bluefield, Va., was charged with felony eluding and possession of stolen goods. He also had outstanding warrants for probation violations related to possession of Schedule II drugs, burglary, and possession of a weapon as a felon. Phipps is being held without bond at the New River Valley Regional Jail.