Moment police officer dragged along road by fleeing driver - during routine traffic stop
- 8 months ago
A police state trooper was dragged along the road after driver tried to flee police after a traffic stop.
Video from the state trooper's dashcam shows the moment the now-arrested Derek Lobo, 31, flees the scene - taking the officer with him.
The incident happened in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA where the officer was dragged for a few seconds before he let go and returned to his own vehicle.
Massachusetts State Police said Lobo was stopped on motor vehicle violations and was wanted for a litany of other crimes.
They also confirmed the officer received minor injuries during the incident.
Massachusetts State Police said: "The Massachusetts State Police are seeking the driver of a car that dragged a Trooper on a traffic stop in Brockton last night.
"The incident occurred at shortly before 6:00 PM on Montello Street after the Trooper stopped the car for motor vehicle violations.
The suspect is identified as Derek Lobo, 31, of Brockton.
"He is wanted for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, and Trafficking in Fentanyl, among other charges.
"The Trooper suffered minor injuries."
The footage was captured on September 13th.
Video from the state trooper's dashcam shows the moment the now-arrested Derek Lobo, 31, flees the scene - taking the officer with him.
The incident happened in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA where the officer was dragged for a few seconds before he let go and returned to his own vehicle.
Massachusetts State Police said Lobo was stopped on motor vehicle violations and was wanted for a litany of other crimes.
They also confirmed the officer received minor injuries during the incident.
Massachusetts State Police said: "The Massachusetts State Police are seeking the driver of a car that dragged a Trooper on a traffic stop in Brockton last night.
"The incident occurred at shortly before 6:00 PM on Montello Street after the Trooper stopped the car for motor vehicle violations.
The suspect is identified as Derek Lobo, 31, of Brockton.
"He is wanted for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, and Trafficking in Fentanyl, among other charges.
"The Trooper suffered minor injuries."
The footage was captured on September 13th.