On April 12 at 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the 7300 block of Marshall Corner Road in Pomfret for a complaint involving an ATV racing up and down the roadway.
Upon arrival, an officer observed the ATV parked in a driveway and approached the driver on foot. The driver stated he was fixing the ATV but then he suddenly started the machine and tried to take off. The officer reached toward the driver but he fled, dragging the officer about 50 feet down the driveway. As the ATV reached the roadway, the officer was able to free himself.
Officers canvassed the area and located the driver, 16, a short time later.
He was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, second – degree assault and fleeing and eluding. Officer Lerch is investigating.