Man arrested after 2 state chase

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A 27 year old Centre man is the Cherokee County Detention center pending a bond hearing after he led deputies on a chase from Alabama into Georgia and back again Sunday night. Sheriff Jeff Shaver said Deputies were checking out a suspicious vehicle parked in front of the former Lindsey’s store late Sunday night, when the driver attempted to flee. Deputies pursued the vehicle for several miles, crossing over into Georgia before returning to Alabama.  The chase ended when the driver of the fleeing vehicle lost control, ran off the roadway and struck a tree. Dusty Robert Rogers, was charged with numerous traffic violations and other offenses including assault, attempting to elude and resisting arrest. A passenger was injured in the accident and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Rogers also struck and damaged a patrol vehicle during the chase.