Police: Man violently assaults Keyport, New Jersey police officer, drags him by car
Investigators say the officer caught the man trying to steal the catalytic converter from a car in Keyport early Friday morning. Officers tried to stop the thief and a struggle ensued.
Investigators say the man got into a gray or silver car.
Authorities said the suspect crashed into the officer’s car and dragged him away from the scene on Main Street.
The officer is okay and recovering.
The suspect remains free.
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