Vanceboro Man Arrested in Beaufort County After Multi-County Police Chase

A multi-county police pursuit concluded with the arrest of Markel Mattocks, a resident of Vanceboro, in Beaufort County. The chase began in Craven County, initiated by New Bern police officers.

According to preliminary reports, the pursuit involved a series of events that led to Mattocks’ eventual apprehension. During the chase, a vehicle allegedly driven by Mattocks was crashed. Following this incident, it is reported that Mattocks then allegedly stole a second vehicle from a bystander.

The pursuit continued, culminating in a second vehicle crash. After this final incident, Mattocks reportedly fled the scene on foot, entering wooded terrain. Law enforcement officers pursued him into the woods, where he was subsequently apprehended in Beaufort County.

Specific details regarding the sequence of events, the types of vehicles involved, the timeline of the pursuit, and any potential charges Mattocks may face were not immediately available. The involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies across Craven and Beaufort counties suggests a coordinated effort to apprehend the suspect. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.