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Clayton County police have identified 59-year-old Christopher Harold Lovett as the suspect wanted for dragging a police officer during a traffic stop in Riverdale, Georgia. Lovett is described as a male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing approximately 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities consider him dangerous and urge the public not to approach him if spotted. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday near the intersection of Garden Walk Boulevard and Medical Center Drive, adjacent to Charles R. Drew High School. During the encounter, an officer was conducting a traffic stop when Lovett accelerated and fled, dragging the officer along with the vehicle. Emergency crews transported the officer to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening head and body injuries. The officer has since been discharged and is recovering at home. Although investigators tracked down and impounded Lovett's vehicle, the suspect managed to escape on foot. Police are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any information regarding his whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact Clayton County police at 770-477-3747. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), texting CSGA to 274637, or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org. The specific traffic infraction that prompted the initial stop has not been released, nor have the exact criminal charges pending against Lovett been detailed. School officials confirmed that while the emergency response temporarily closed a major roadway, no students or staff were involved, and the campus was not placed on lockdown.
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