A vehicle pursuit that began with an alert from the Coryell County Auto Theft Task Force ended in the arrest of a suspect after a Bell County Precinct 3 deputy constable initiated a traffic stop in Belton and the driver fled on foot. Law enforcement sources say the vehicle had been identified as stolen, prompting the task force to notify neighboring agencies and set in motion a coordinated response.

The deputy constable made contact with the vehicle in Belton. Rather than stopping, the driver fled, leading to a short pursuit that concluded when the occupant abandoned the vehicle and attempted to run on foot. Responding officers apprehended the suspect shortly thereafter. Authorities have confirmed that charges are pending as investigators continue to process the scene and collect evidence.

Local authorities described the incident as an example of routine interagency collaboration. The Coryell County Auto Theft Task Force, focused on vehicle thefts and related property crimes, shares alerts and intelligence with neighboring counties to speed recoveries and arrests. That cross‑county communication was central to this case, allowing Bell County personnel to intervene quickly once the stolen vehicle was located in Belton.

For residents of Coryell County — where property crimes can sometimes originate or conclude — the episode underscores both the risks and the protective measures in place. Stolen vehicles and related thefts create ripple effects through small communities, affecting insurance rates, personal property security, and neighborhood perceptions of safety. Rapid information-sharing among county task forces and precincts shortens response times and increases the likelihood stolen property is recovered.

The arrest also illustrates the operational realities officers face when pursuing suspects across municipal and county boundaries. While charges in this incident are still pending, the case will move through the standard legal process, including formal filings by prosecutors and potential court appearances. Investigators will determine whether additional suspects or accomplices were involved and whether the vehicle is connected to other reported thefts in the region.

Community leaders and law enforcement officials encourage residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and make use of established resources such as the local sheriff’s office and county task force hotlines for tips. Maintaining clear channels of communication between counties, and between officers and the communities they serve, remains a key element in reducing property crimes that affect Coryell County households and businesses.

As this matter proceeds through investigative and prosecutorial steps, the arrest in Belton stands as a prompt reminder that cross‑county cooperation is increasingly necessary to address crimes that do not respect jurisdictional lines. Charges are pending while authorities continue their work.