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A Luce County Deputy suffered minor injuries after he was dragged with a car during a traffic stop Tuesday morning.
The deputy was investigating a possible breaking and entering at the Newberry Water and Light Plant.
He stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area.
Police say the driver refused to provide proper i.d. or vehicle information.
He assaulted the deputy, striking him in the face several times.
The vehicle sped off with the deputy still partially inside.
In the course of the incident, Michigan State Police say the deputy also drew and discharged his firearm.
The suspect was not hurt and was later caught.
Dec 24, 2020
SAULT STE. MARIE A Newberry man has been arrested on charges of domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine, the Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie Post reported.
Police said that at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday, a trooper from the Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a reported domestic violence incident at a residence along Center Avenue in Newberry.
The trooper made contact with the victim who had sustained injuries from the assault. The suspect, 49-year-old Christopher Morrison of Newberry, had fled the scene prior to the trooper’s arrival. Morrison was located a short time later, and he was found to have suspected meth in his possession.