A Washington County Virginia man was arrested and a piece of stolen construction equipment was recovered.

On Sept. 23, a tip submitted through the Washington County Sheriff’s Office TIP411 system led to the recovery of a stolen skid steer valued at about $100,000 and the arrest of a Glade Spring man, according to a written statement.

Clifford Allen Chapman, 49, of Rush Creek Road, Glade Spring, Va., was arrested and charged with grand larceny, possession of firearm and ammunition by convicted felon, possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance and possession of firearm with Schedule I or II controlled substance.

Chapman was transported to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail and is being held on a $7,500 secured bond.

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