Roanoke man faces several charges after high-speed chase across Franklin County

Odyssey Fields
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A man from Roanoke is facing several charges from two counties after leading Franklin County deputies on a high-speed chase on April 10.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, just before 7 p.m., deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Tahoe after discovering the license plate did not match the vehicle on file. The driver, later identified as 40-year-old Travis Devon Pryor, allegedly failed to stop and continued at a high rate of speed.

Authorities said the chase continued through Franklin County and into Roanoke County. However, deputies terminated the chase due to heavy traffic.

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As several law enforcement officers investigated the area, deputies spotted the same Tahoe in the back of a parking lot of a business in Roanoke County. The Sheriff’s Office said Pyror entered the establishment where he was arrested.

He was charged with the following in Franklin County:

  • Felony Eluding

  • Reckless Driving

  • Driving while License Revoked

  • Altered/Forged License Plates

In Roanoke County, he was charged with:

  • Resisting Arrest

  • Intentional Damage of Property over $1000

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said Pryor also had an outstanding warrant for Failure to appear.

He is currently being held without bond at the Franklin County Jail.

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