Police officer dragged by car while trying to stop motorist

Published 8:03 pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Authorities say a Mississippi police officer was dragged a short distance by a driver who took off from a driveway.

News outlets report the Amory officer was responding to a complaint about the car parked on private property Tuesday.

WTVA-TV reports the driver, Matthew Crump, sped away and dragged officer Matt Flippo as he tried to turn off the car’s ignition. Other officers chased the car and arrested Crump.

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Amory Police Chief Ronnie Bowen says Flippo has been treated and released from a local hospital.

Crump faces charges of felony fleeing and aggravated assault on a police officer.