Man tries escaping handcuffed after Gwinnett police officer assault

Published
June 22, 2026
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
apartment complex
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Incident type
Hit and run, 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

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