Man accused of driving away from traffic stop with officer inside car formally charged

A man accused of driving away from a traffic stop with a Dayton police officer inside his car has been formally charged.

Gary Pullen, 46, was indicted on abduction, having weapons under disability, obstructing official business, carrying concealed weapons, and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle charges on Monday, according to Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas records.

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As previously reported by News Center 7, a Dayton police officer pulled over Pullen for illegal window tint in the area of East Third Street and North Keowee Street on Jan. 29.

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After stopping the car, the officer learned that the tags had expired and Pullen had a lengthy criminal history involving firearms…

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