Council Bluffs Police are looking for a suspect involved in a traffic stop that escalated  into an assault on an officer and pursuit. Authorities say the incident began just after 1-a.m. today (Wednesday), when Council Bluffs Police stopped a silver 2000 Infiniti i30 for an equipment violation at 31st St and Ave E.

The driver was unable to show identification and showed signs of impairment while speaking to the officer. When the officer asked the driver to step out of the vehicle, the suspect refused by starting the vehicle and driving off. The officer attempted to stop the suspect by grabbing him. The suspect then grabbed the officer’s arm as he drove forward. The officer was able to pull away from the suspect when he feared being dragged.

Other officers attempted to chase the suspect but lost sight before locating the suspect vehicle abandoned at 34th St and Ave H. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The Officer suffered minor injuries to his arm but did not require medical attention.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding this incident or
any other crimes please contact Crime Stoppers at (712) 328 STOP (7867).