Two Opelika men were arrested after a brief chase on Interstate 85 on Tuesday, Jan. 26, according to a release issued by the Auburn Police Division.
An officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a blue 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at approximately 1:04 a.m.
The vehicle fled, and the chase ended at Exit 58 in Opelika, where Octaves Bronta Holstick and Christopher Robinson Edwards were both arrested at approximately 1:12 a.m, according to the release.
Holstick was charged with fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Edwards was charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the release.
Both were transported to the Lee County Detention Center. Holstick's bond is $7,000, and Edwards' bond is $5,000.
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