As of Monday, February 11, 2013
© Copyright 2013
Gwinnett Daily Post
Chaz Michael Miller
ALBANY — A Georgia State Trooper was injured and taken to an area hospital after fighting with a suspect during a traffic stop Sunday.
Sgt. Barbara Brewton, the trooper's supervisor, said that the trooper's injuries were not life threatening and they should be able to return to work soon.
According to Brewton, the trooper, who wasn't named, made the stop Sunday on the Liberty Expressway, when a fight broke out between the trooper and 19-year-old Chaz Micheal Miller.
Within minutes, the fight was over and the trooper, along with backup units, had Miller in custody, charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime, aggravated assault on a duty officer and possession of drug-related products.
More like this story
- Man injured in wreck after allegedly fleeing traffic stop ( April 8, 2011 )
- Suspects injured in wreck ( February 8, 2010 )
- Florida traffic stop nets Gwinnett murder suspect ( August 29, 2011 )
- 19 deadly crashes reported during holiday period ( November 26, 2012 )
- Fatal Loganville crash among 15 in state over holiday ( May 31, 2011 )
Comments
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Sign in to comment
Or login with:
OpenID