Nov 04, 2024
EDEN, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged after allegedly dragging a police officer with his car over the weekend. The Eden Police Department says they initiated a traffic stop on a 2004 Buick Lasbre on Stadium Drive near Edgewood Road on Sunday. The driver, identified as Jerry Mitchell, 46, of Reidsville, was "resistant" and would "not follow the commands of the officers." Mitchell then drove off, dragging an officer down the road and injuring him. He drove away and did not stop for sirens or lights. An officer "conducted Precision Immobilization Technique" and Mitchell's car stopped off the side of Stadium Drive. He was taken into custody and was not injured. The officer was treated at a local hospital and released. Mitchell was given no bond and charged with: Felony flee to elude arrest  Felony assault on a law enforcement officer Felony resisting public officer inflicting serious bodily injury Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon  Two counts of misdemeanor reckless driving  Misdemeanor assault on a government official Exceeding posted speed Drive left of center
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