BRADY TWP — A North Carolina man was drunk when he led police on a weekend chase through two municipalities, authorities said.

State police arrested Jason D. Lechner, 45, of Elizabeth City on felony and other charges in connection with the incident that began about 9 p.m. Friday when troopers were called for a disturbance at a bar on Route 8 in Brady Township.

Lechner was seen leaving the bar in a car with a North Carolina license plate before police got there, according to court documents. A patrol trooper, however, soon spotted the car on Hall Road.

The suspect allegedly ran a stop sign and the officer activated his emergency lights and siren, chasing after the vehicle south on Hall Road.

But the chase was a slow speed one, police said, and continued across Hall and Claytonia roads in Clay Township.

Lechner eventually turned onto McGregor Road and traveled until stopping at a home's driveway.

A subsequent breath test showed his blood-alcohol level was 0.097 percent. A level of 0.08 percent is considered intoxicated under state law.

He was arraigned on a felony count of fleeing or attempting to elude police. He also is charged with driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and three other traffic violations.

Lechner was released on his own recognizance following arraignment.