New Jersey: Man struck, dragged officer 20 feet with vehicle and fled, police say

A 22-year-old Erial man is facing numerous charges including aggravated assault on a police officer after he struck an officer with his vehicle, dragged him 20 feet and then led police on a chase down 295.

Domenic Tedesco, 22, is charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault on a police officer (Photo provided).

According to a media release from Gloucester City police, Domenic F. Tedesco was driving toward the intersection of N. Broadway and King Street when he pulled into the right shoulder to pass stopped vehicles at about 4:47 p.m. on Friday. His vehicle then struck an officer who was directing traffic.

The officer, who was later treated at an area hospital for minor injuries and released, was able to approach Tedesco, who refused to comply with the officer's command to exit his vehicle. The officer then reached into the vehicle's open window to turn off the engine, but Tedesco accelerated and dragged the officer about 20 feet down the roadway.