Man tries escaping handcuffed after Gwinnett police officer assault
Summary
Hit And Run Atlanta Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia: A Gwinnett County police officer was conducting a traffic stop on May 30 when a driver, identified as Demetrius Gibson, backed up at high speed and struck the officer and his patrol vehicle before fleeing the scene. Gibson was later tracked to a restaurant on June 5, where he attempted to run from officers and was apprehended. While being walked to a patrol vehicle in handcuffs, Gibson tried to escape a third time, forcing officers to secure his legs. Officers found narcotics and evidence of illegal drug distribution inside his vehicle, and Gibson faces charges including aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, felony fleeing, obstruction, and hit-and-run.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Gibson | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Man tries escaping handcuffed after Gwinnett police officer assault | FOX 5 Atlanta