Steger Cops Help Arrest Man Who Drove Away With Indiana Officer

STEGER, IL — A police officer was injured last month after officials said a suspect drove away from police with the officer inside their car.

Hobart police told Patch they were assisting Steger police Feb. 23 in arresting a man wanted in connection to a crime. Police did not immediately respond to questions on the identity of the man or what crime he was wanted in connection to.

While police pulled the man over near the intersection of Fifth and Georgina streets, an officer approached the vehicle. Police said the suspect then attempted to drive away but the officer had entered the vehicle by then.

The man drove with the officer in tow for a short distance until he crashed the car and police were able to place him under arrest. The officer was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries, officials said.