Officer Dragged During Traffic Stop

Bon Secour County Road 49 UPDATE: Foley Police have arrested 24-year-old Anthony Taylor after they say he dragged a police officer and led authorities on a chase with his 1-year-old son inside.

by Christian Stapleton

Published: Fri, September 25, 2009 - 7:36 pm CST Last Updated: Sat, September 26, 2009 - 1:14 pm CST

FOLEY, Alabama - A Foley police officer is sent to the hospital after he is dragged by a truck following a traffic stop. Foley Police say Corporal Bobby Erwin pulled over Anthony Taylor of Bon Secour around 7:00 o'clock Friday night. Before the stop, police say Cpl. Erwin noticed Taylor throw an object out of the window, which later proved to be marijuana and Methadone. Foley Police say Taylor attempted to drive off, but his vehicle stalled. Cpl. Erwin then ran up to the vehicle and grabbed Taylor's shirt and fell as the truck drove away. Police say Taylor's 1-year-old son was also in the truck.

Alabama State Troopers chased Taylor for several miles and eventually stopped him near the intersection of County Roads 10 and 49.

Anthony Taylor was arrested and transported to Baldwin County Corrections Center. He is being charged with drug possession, assault and resisting arrest. Cpl. Erwin was transported to South Baldwin Regional Medical Center where he is said to be ok. Taylor's son was released to a relative.

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sheltiedad Says:

Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Ok, now they have updated the story. It was a 1 year old child with drugs in the truck. What a stupid redneck.

To drag and injure a cop was a stupid choice, but a choice. Hope the consequences are harsh, and the family he chose to involve in his illegal lifestyle get the help they need.

sheltiedad Says:

Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 10:45 pm

What a great example for a 5 year old child, to see daddy drag a policeman while trying to run from a traffic stop.

Now because of stupidity, wife and child are alone while daddy is in jail for a felony.

How stupid can you get.

Of course, I am sure there are those who will blame the police officer…