The driver in Thursday’s crash in Roanoke City has been identified as Barry Wayne Mills Jr., 47, of Blue Ridge.
In addition to charges related to the pursuit and crash, Mr. Mills was arrested on multiple counts of breaking and entering, larcenies and property damage, and additional charges are pending.
Mr. Mills is the suspect in multiple business break-ins throughout Botetourt County, Roanoke County and Roanoke City, and his arrest was through the joint effort of the Virginia State Police, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, Roanoke City Police Department, and Roanoke County Police Department Detectives.