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Police issue arrest warrant for man after officer allegedly dragged by car

Fraser's car minutes before he fled the scene, allegedly dragging an officer, on May 8. New Glasgow Regional Police

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Nova Scotia man accused of dragging an officer with his car.

Police in New Glasgow say they stopped a man driving the wrong way down a street at about 4:20 Sunday morning.

Officers approached the car on George Street to question the man, but say he fled and dragged one of the officers a short distance.

Barrett Johnson Fraser of Pictou County is pictured here.
Barrett Johnson Fraser of Pictou County is pictured here. New Glasgow Regional Police

Const. Ken Macdonald of the New Glasgow Regional Police says paramedics treated the officer for minor injuries.

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Police have issued an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Barrett Johnson Fraser, who is facing charges of dangerous driving, assault on police and assault with a weapon.

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