Three arrested in Botetourt Co. after high speed chase ends in crash

Three suspected car thieves were arrested Monday morning after leading deputies on a high-speed car chase.

Virginia State Police say three were arrested after a vehicle crossed a median of I-81 at mile marker 149 and ran off the side of the roadway.

Jarvis A. Sayles, 21, of Roanoke, VA was identified as the driver of the stolen vehicle and is being charged by Virginia State Police with driving while suspended, hit and run, felony attempt to elude and possession of marijuana.

Amanda R. Valderrma, 22, of Brooklyn, NY, is being charged by State Police with possession of marijuana.

A third man has not been identified but is being charged by Virginia State Police with possession of marijuana.

The vehicle was stolen from a restaurant on the evening of April 3, from New York.