Cochrane RCMP officer struck and dragged, driver faces numerous charges

A 30-year-old man who allegedly struck and dragged an RCMP officer with his vehicle has been arrested just outside Calgary and now faces numerous charges.

The incident happened the morning of April 16, when a traffic officer with the CochraneRCMPwas assisting an Alberta Sheriff in investigating a suspicious vehicle.

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The driver fled and the officer was hit.

The suspect was found and arrested on Thursday near Calgary, with help from Strathmore RCMP.

He has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, assaulting a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, failing toremain at the scene of an accident, and possession of property obtained by crime.

The injuredRCMP officer was released from hospital but remains off duty and is still recovering from his injuries.