WASHINGTON —
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) said a woman is in custody after she backed into an officer and dragged him near the U.S. Capitol on Monday morning.
Police told DC News Now that just before 6 a.m., an officer spotted a woman driving erratically along New Jersey and C Street NW.
A U.S. Capitol police officer tried to stop the car, but the woman reversed, knocking the officer down and dragging him along the street for a few seconds, according to police.
USCP said the officer was injured, but he is expected to be okay.
The woman, identified as 44-year-old Toni Ross, was arrested about a mile away on 2nd Street and C Street, SE. Police are still working to learn why Ross allegedly drove erratically in the area.
A woman is in custody after allegedly dragging a police officer with her car during a traffic stop near the U.S. Capitol on Monday, authorities said.
According to the U.S. Capitol Police, the woman attempted to flee during the stop, striking and dragging the officer a short distance before being apprehended.
The injured officer was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities say they are expected to make a full recovery.
The suspect has not yet been publicly identified, and charges are pending as the investigation continues. It is unclear what prompted the initial traffic stop or whether the woman had any prior warrants.
Capitol Police confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
“We are grateful our officer is recovering and that this situation was quickly brought under control,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
More details are expected to be released as the investigation develops.