Lexington officer seriously injured in traffic stop, suspect in custody

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Lexington police provided an update Tuesday night after an officer was seriously hurt during a traffic stop.

Investigators say around 10:43 p.m. an officer conducted a traffic stop at the Meijer Gas Station on Ruccio Way.

Police say when the officer went up to the vehicle the driver fled, dragging the officer. After a short chase police say the suspect was taken into custody…

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