Man accused of injuring Miami Police officer’s leg during traffic stop set to appear in court

MIAMI (WSVN) – A man accused of injuring a Miami Police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop is expected to appear in bond court Thursday.

Turiq Harrell, 29, faces four felony charges including battery on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, firearm use, display while committing a felony, and resisting a officer with violence to his person following a dangerous traffic stop in the area of Northeast Second Avenue and 71st Street just after 8p.m.,Wednesday.

According to the arrest report, officers were in the vicinity conducting a separate operation when they noticed Harrell operating a three-wheel motorcycle without a license plate. The responding officers then turned on their sirens and approached Harrell…

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