Driver of stolen truck tracked down, arrested

MULTI-COUNTY EFFORT
  • K9 officers assist in locating the suspect following the Jan. 2 pursuit. CONTRIBUTED
    K9 officers assist in locating the suspect following the Jan. 2 pursuit. CONTRIBUTED
  • Vantavious Merrit is taken into custody after an attempt to flee on foot. CONTRIBUTED
    Vantavious Merrit is taken into custody after an attempt to flee on foot. CONTRIBUTED
    An Atlanta man wanted for stealing a truck was apprehended in Jones County at the conclusion of a high-speed vehicle chase that was followed by a foot chase.Vantavious Merritt, 47, was arrested Jan. 2 and charged with driving without a license, fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement officers and obstruction.A report of the arrest by Jones County Sheriff Office Sgt. Travis...

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