Cary Driver Accused Of Dragging Police Officer Down Street With Car

MCHENRY, IL — A McHenry Police Department officer suffered minor injuries after his arm became stuck in a car after he made a traffic stop over the weekend. While talking with the driver, — a 21-year-old Cary man also accused of having alcohol open in his car —he stepped on the gas, pulling the officer down the street.

Angel Rodriguez, 21, of the 300 block of Milano Drive, now faces several charges in connection with the incident early Sunday, according to police.

Police say Rodriguez initially ran his blue Hyundai Tucson into the McHenry Police Department squad car at about 1:50 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Green Street. While talking to the officer, the Tuscon accelerated.

The officer's arm became stuck in the car's door, and the car dragged him along while southbound on Green Street, according to the McHenry Police Department news release.

The officer freed himself when the car stopped at Green Street and Waukegan Road, authorities said. The officer sustained minor injuries and received treatment at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry.

Rodriguez now faces several charges, including aggravated assault, threatening with a motor vehicle; resisting or obstructing a police officer causing injury, attempt aggravated assault on an officer, reckless driving and transportation of an open alcohol by a driver.

Rodriguez has been transported to the McHenry County Jail to await court proceedings.

McHenry County Police continue to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact the Criminal Investigation Division of the McHenry Police Department at 815-363-2599. Those wishing to pass along anonymous information are encouraged to call the McHenry Police Tip line at 815-363-2124.