Crime & Safety
Philly Cop Dragged During Traffic Stop, Suspect Surrenders
20-year-old Eddy Brito-Almonte of Philadelphia reportedly dragged the officer from his Tesla Monday night.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized Monday night after he was dragged during a traffic stop in Wissinoming, authorities said.
At around 9:42 p.m., the officer was conducting a vehicle investigation on the 4200 block of Cheltenham Avenue when the driver pulled off, throwing the officer from the vehicle and dragging him, Philadelphia police said in a statement.
The driver dragged the officer 200 feet before kicking him off, said police inspectors. Original article — Philly Cop Dragged During Traffic Stop, Suspect Surrenders: Reports
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The officer was later transported to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital by Medic Unit, police said. His condition was not immediately made clear.
The suspect, identified as Eddy Brito-Almonte, 20, from the 4500 block of D Street, surrendered to police late Tuesday, according to police.
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Brito-Almonte is charged with aggravated assault, driving without a license, fleeing police and related offenses. Brito-Almonte’s Tesla, which was involved in the incident, was recovered on Tuesday, police said.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153, text a tip to 215-686-TIPS (8477) or call 911.
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