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Roanoke man charged with DUI after police chase ends on I-581

Justin Grant has been charged with DUI after he led police on a chase that ended on I-581, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office. (Botetourt County Sheriff's Office)

A Roanoke man was arrested after authorities say he led police on a chase that ended on I-581 on Tuesday.

Authorities said the chase started when a Botetourt County deputy went to stop Justin Grant, 40, of Roanoke for erratic driving on Bruce Mill Road in Fincastle.

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According to the Sheriff’s Office, Grant then sped off and led authorities on a chase onto I-81S and eventually onto I-581S, where the chase ended near the Peter’s Creek Road exit with help from Virginia State Police.

Grant has been charged with felony eluding, DUI, possession of a Schedule I or II drug, license suspended, obstruction and assault on law enforcement. Authorities said no injuries were reported.

Grant is being held at the Botetourt / Craig County Regional Jail.