Man Who Allegedly Dragged State Trooper With Car Arraigned

The man who allegedly dragged a Massachusetts State trooper with his vehicle during a traffic stop in Medford was arraigned in Woburn on Wednesday.

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan announced that Robert Aybar, 23, of Lawrence was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s office.

During a routine traffic stop on Sunday, Aybar allegedly drove off dragging a Massachusetts State trooper a short distance after informing the trooper that he did not have a driver’s license.

“The defendant in this case allegedly turned a routine traffic stop into a dangerous situation,” stated District Attorney Marian Ryan in the release. “Thankfully these alleged actions did not result in serious injuries to the Trooper involved.”

Judge Maurice Flynn set a cash bail of $500 and ordered the defendant not to drive without a license. A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 16. Assistant District Attorney Ryan Rall has been assigned as the prosecutor in the case.