Investigators say a Philadelphia police officer prevented an armed driver from pulling a gun during a traffic stop by hanging onto the suspect's arm and the steering wheel as the driver fled.
The officer fell partially into the vehicle and a struggle ensued during which the officer held onto the steering wheel and Dickerson's arm to prevent him from grabbing the firearm, authorities said.
The Nissan speed down Baltimore Avenue with the officer partially inside and eventually slammed into several parked cars near the intersection of 48th Street, according to investigators.He was taken into custody and has been charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, fleeing police and other crimes. "He has a laceration to his neck. He's also had some bumps and bruises, but mainly he's really shaken up," Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.