Lemoyne Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, July 11, 1989
Add to My HeroesRichard 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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