Patrolman Richard Stanley Phelps

Patrolman Richard Stanley Phelps | Lemoyne Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
Lemoyne Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
Patrolman Richard Stanley Phelps

Lemoyne Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, July 11, 1989

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Richard Stanley Phelps

Patrolman Richard Phelps was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit.

He had joined a chase that came into his borough and was attempting to pass the vehicle. While entering a curve he ran off of the road and travelled until striking a steel barrier at a gas station gas island. Patrolman Phelps, who was not wearing his seat belt at the time, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The juvenile suspect was arrested and sentenced to juvenile detention.

Patrolman Phelps was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Lemoyne Borough Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour 15 years
  • Badge 13-4
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Arrested
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