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Police seeking man who dragged officer with car while fleeing
SOMERS, Conn. (WTNH) — State Police are looking for a Somers man after he allegedly dragged a Somers Police officer with his car during a wellness check on Monday night.
According to State Police, officers from Troop C in Tolland and Somers Police officers responded to a residence on School Street for the wellness check. When officers arrived, a man identified as Joshua Waite, 36, allegedly attempted to flee the scene.
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During the course of fleeing, Waite got into a vehicle, a silver Toyota Corolla, and allegedly dragged the Somers Police officer a few feet. The officer was not injured.
Police are looking for Waite, who was last seen driving the Corolla with a Connecticut registration of AW61278.
State Police are asking anyone with information to call 860-896-3200.
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