Man reportedly steals NC police car, drags officer and hits EMS worker

FAYETTEVILLE, NC (AP) — A male suspect is facing numerous charges after Fayetteville police say he stole a police vehicle, dragging an officer behind it, struck an EMS worker and then fled the scene.

Police said in a news release that the incident started Sunday morning when police officers were dispatched with EMS units for a medical call and encountered the suspect, who was “agitated” and uncooperative.

Ichaan Kishun (Photo: Cumberland County Jail)

Police say after the suspect took off with the vehicle, he led them on a chase that ended when he crashed into a ditch.

He was taken to a hospital, as was the officer.