Ind. Police Officer Injured when Fleeing Suspect Runs over Leg
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A Griffith police officer was injured when a fleeing driver ran over the officer’s leg during a traffic stop Friday near Broad Street and West Glen Park Avenue.
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The suspect was later apprehended in Highland after a brief foot pursuit, and he faces multiple resisting and drug-related charges.
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Police said suspected fentanyl and cocaine were found in his vehicle, and the suspect admitted to using illegal substances earlier in the day.
GRIFFITH, IN — A local police officer was injured when a driver fled a traffic stop and in the process, drove over the officer's leg, according to Griffith police.
"The injured officer was taken to the hospital for evaluation and is currently recovering at home," according to Griffith police.
The accused, James Shasteen, of Schererville, was later apprehended after attempting to flee on foot and is charged with felony counts of resisting law enforcement causing serious bodily injury and possession of cocaine, and resisting law enforcement as a misdemeanor, police said.
Police say the incident occurred Friday evening near the intersection of Broad Street and West Glen Park Avenue.
Shasteen fled the traffic stop and was later located in Highland, police said.
"Upon being confronted by Highland officers, the suspect exited his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended," according to Griffith police.
Police said a search of his vehicle revealed multiple suspected narcotics, which tested positive for fentanyl and cocaine.
"The suspect admitted to using and possessing illegal substances earlier in the day," police said.
He was taken to the Lake County Jail.
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