Man arrested after dragging Georgia police officer during traffic stop, police say

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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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