HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – A man was arrested after an NYPD officer was run over during a traffic stop in Harlem back in January, according to police.
Francis Cardona, 21, was charged with assault, leaving the scene of an accident, vehicular assault, unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing officers in a motor vehicle and criminal possession of stolen property, according to authorities.
Officers stopped a Toyota Highlander near Harlem River Drive and West 159th Street around 6 p.m. on Jan. 23, police said. The car took off, running over one of the officers, according to authorities.
The officer was taken to the hospital for neck and back pain, police said.
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