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A man accused of knocking a police officer to the ground during a traffic stop earlier this year has been arrested, the sheriff’s office said.
Authorities said Nathies Heard was wanted in connection with a May 6 incident involving Morrow police. Authorities said Heard drove away during a traffic stop and hit an officer with a vehicle door, causing the officer to fall to the ground.
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Following the traffic stop, Heard was wanted on multiple charges, including aggravated assault, fleeing law enforcement, obstruction, reckless driving and possession of marijuana.
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen later added Heard to his Top 10 Most Wanted list and assigned the CCSO Elite Fugitive Unit to help track him down.
On Tuesday, Cobb County police located Heard during a traffic stop and took him into custody, according to the sheriff’s office.
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