Pubdate: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 Source: Red Deer Advocate (CN AB) Copyright: 2007 Red Deer Advocate Contact: http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2492 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Marijuana - Canada) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?224 (Marijuana and Driving) OFFICER DRAGGED BY MOTORIST PONOKA -- A local Mountie was dragged a short distance by a motorist's vehicle on Monday while trying to make an arrest, according to police. RCMP say one of their members stopped a driver in Ponoka for speeding at about 11 p.m. After speaking with him, the officer searched the vehicle and found some marijuana, a police news release said. A struggle ensued when the Mountie tried to arrest the man. The motorist started to drive away, dragging the officer with him. Police chased the vehicle and stopped it a few kilometres south of town. The officer was treated for minor injuries in hospital and released. Police have not released the name of the driver, but they say he is a 24-year-old man from Kelowna, B.C. He has been charged with flight from police, dangerous driving, resisting arrest, assaulting a peace officer, assault with a weapon, failing to comply with a recognizance and possession of marijuana. He apparently has not been charged with speeding. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake