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Man who allegedly dragged police officer with car arrested, Clayton County police say

Devon Wright
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Devon Wright
Sports Reporter · Cumming, GA

Devon is a former college athlete who graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Sports Management. After serving as a freelance writer for various sports blogs, he brings a fresh perspective on youth sports, focusing on the developmental aspects of athletics and community engagement.

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Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM · 1 min read
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Man who allegedly dragged police officer with car arrested, Clayton County police say — Sandy Springs Health news

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The man who allegedly dragged a Clayton County police officer with his car has been arrested. Christopher Lovett, 59, allegedly dragged the officer during a traffic stop around 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 21 near Garden Walk Boulevard and Medical Center Drive in Riverdale.The officer, who has not been identified, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They have since been released.Clayton County police said Friday that Lovett had been captured. A video posted to the department’s Facebook page shows officers escorting Lovett. PREVIOUS COVERAGEMan accused of dragging Clayton County officer with car identifiedClayton County officer dragged during traffic stop, officials say

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