BARNESVILLE, Ga. — A man was arrested after police say he dragged a police officer during a traffic stop this weekend.
According to the Barnesville Police Department, during a traffic stop on Saturday night, an officer discovered that Caleb Hoover had warrants out of Henry County.
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Hoover jumped back in his car when the police officer tried to detain him, and drove away, dragging the officer a short distance and causing him minor injuries.
Police announced Sunday morning that Hoover had been arrested without incident.
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