Harford Co. Sheriff's Deputy Hurt After Suspect Allegedly Drags Him Behind Car

A Harford County sheriff's deputy received minor injuries on Wednesday after he was dragged by a suspect's car on Interstate 95, the sheriff's office said.

The deputy assigned to the Crime Suppression Unit initiated a traffic stop on I-95, the office said in a tweet, without saying exactly where on the highway or what prompted the stop. The vehicle initially pulled over and as the deputy approached, the suspect drove away, briefly dragging the deputy.

This morning, a deputy assigned to the Crime Suppression Unit initiated a traffic stop on I-95. The vehicle initially stopped and was approached by the deputy. Then the suspect started to drive away, briefly dragging the deputy... — Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) March 20, 2019

...after a brief pursuit, the suspect bailed and fled on foot. The suspect was taken into custody in the area of Hanson Rd and Harford Square. CDS was recovered from the vehicle. The deputy received minor injuries. More information will come as available. — Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) March 20, 2019

After a brief pursuit, the suspect bailed and ran from the car. The suspect was arrested in the area of Hanson Road and Harford Square in Edgewood. Deputies found drugs in the car, the sheriff's office said.

The suspect was not immediately named.