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Man dragged cop with car over suspended license, marijuana: prosecutor
1 month ago | By New York Post
Aaron Okelola, 25, is facing felony charges of attempted murder of a police officer and misdemeanor fleeing and eluding in the late Monday incident in the city's Princeton Park section.
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Man, 25, charged with attempted murder in dragging of Chicago officer
1 month ago | By WGN TV
CHICAGO - A man is facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors say he dragged a Chicago police officer with his car after a traffic stop.
Police say Aaron Okelola, 25, is charged with one felony count of attempted murder, one misdemeanor count of fleeing police and one misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license.
Officers were conducting a traffic stop in the 9500 block of South Lafayette around 7:40 p.m. Monday, when a white Chevy Impala took off, dragging an officer. Police said the officer then hit a fixed object.
The officer is recovering.
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