Crime & Safety
Man Rolled Window on Cop's Arm, Dragged Him Down Street: Police
The driver was revving his engine while cop was directing traffic, prosecutors said.
Photo: Ricardo Vasquez, 25 | Cook County Sheriff
A driver with heavy foot on the gas pedal, accused of dragging a police officer 10 feet through traffic on Saturday, now faces multiple felonies.
Ricardo Vasquez, 25, appeared before Cook County Judge Peter Felice on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding, and aggravated battery against a police officer. Prosecutors said Vasquez was revving his engine at 71st Street and Harlem Avenue while a Bridgeview police officer directed traffic.
Find out what's happening in Oak Lawnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The cop asked for Vasquez’s driver’s license. Vasquez was about to hand it over when he withdrew his hand, rolled up the car window on the officer’s arm and dragged the officer through traffic, according to the charges.
Prosecutors said Vasquez was arrested the next day during another traffic stop. The officer who was allegedly dragged identified Vasquez.
Find out what's happening in Oak Lawnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Bail was set at $50,000. Vasquez is due back in court on Sept. 17.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
