Officer Dragged Arrest
Covington Officer Dragged by Suspect's Car During Traffic Stop; Arrest Made
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A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the officer's injury, per Channel 2 Action News at the scene.
There are conflicting reports about the officer's condition: some outlets state the officer is in stable condition, while others indicate the condition is not yet known.
Police have not released the suspect's identity or description, with authorities continuing the manhunt.
11Alive published raw video footage from the QuikTrip scene, offering public view of the incident.
A Covington, Georgia police officer was dragged several hundred yards by a suspect's car during a traffic stop Friday afternoon, according to Atlanta News First. The incident happened around 5 p.m. at a QuikTrip on Highway 142, after the officer responded to a shoplifting call.
The officer was thrown from the vehicle when the car turned, Atlanta News First reported. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition. A suspect has since been taken into custody, per WSB Radio.
Officer Dragged Hundreds of Yards Before Being Thrown
The Covington Police Department said the officer was dragged a few hundred yards before the suspect's car turned sharply, throwing him off the vehicle, according to Atlanta News First. Bystanders at the QuikTrip on Highway 142 recorded video of the incident. Footage from the scene was published by 11Alive, giving the public a direct look at the aftermath.
The officer was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Grady is a Level 1 trauma center — the highest level of emergency care available. Police have not yet released the officer's name or exact injuries.
Suspect Caught After Newton County Manhunt
A manhunt was launched across Newton County after the officer was dragged, according to WSB Radio. Investigators were searching for the driver and the suspect vehicle. Channel 2 Action News, reporting from the scene, said a suspect was taken into custody shortly after.
Police have not released the suspect's name, description, or the exact reason for the original traffic stop. Authorities also have not said what charges the suspect may face. The investigation is still active.
Shoplifting Call Led to the Dangerous Traffic Stop
The officer was responding to a shoplifting call when he made the traffic stop at the QuikTrip, according to Yahoo News. That detail is one of the few confirmed facts in a story that is still developing. Covington police have not shared more about what happened between the officer and the driver before the car sped away.
Key Details Still Missing as Story Develops
Some outlets report the officer is in stable condition, while others say his condition is not yet confirmed, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. The officer's identity has not been released. Conflicting reports are common in fast-moving cases like this one, and police have urged the public to wait for official updates.
The Covington Police Department has not released the suspect's identity or a physical description. No motive has been given for why the driver fled. This story remains active and new details are expected as the investigation moves forward.
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