Video: Woman Accused of Running Over Georgia Officer

A woman accused of running over and dragging a Statham (GA) Police Department officer by her car on a Barrow County street has been arrested.

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VIDEO: Woman Accused of Running Over Georgia Officer

A woman accused of running over and dragging a Statham (GA) Police Department officer by her car on a Barrow County street has been arrested, reports Fox 5 Atlanta.

Authorities announced the arrest of Jessica Fox, 28, Tuesday morning. She had been on the run for several days, according to police.

Dash cam video shows Statham Police Officer Marc Lofton trying to make a stop on Dooley Town Road Saturday afternoon. Lofton said he clocked the car at nearly 15 miles an hour over the posted speed limit. After the initial stop, Lofton said he recognized Fox, who was wanted for probation violation and outstanding warrants for drug offenses.

"I asked her to get out of the car because she was making me super nervous reaching all over the vehicle. I had her go to the rear of vehicle, asked her what her name was, and she gave me a false name," Officer Lofton told FOX 5 after he left the hospital Monday afternoon.

Lofton attempted to put the woman in handcuffs, but she pulled away and got back in the vehicle. He deployed his TASER, but she sped off, reportedly running over both of the officer's legs.

Officer Lofton said he is still recovering from the incident. He suffered a concussion and severe leg injuries.

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