Albuquerque, NM - Handcuffed Man Steals Officer's Car - Taser Attempt - Runs Over Albuquerque Police Officer's Car

May 24, 2010

officer.com

An Albuquerque Police Department officer is recovering after a man tried to run him over.

Vernon Bishop appeared in metro court on Sunday.

Police said he got into a fight with an off-duty officer and tried to get away.

According to a criminal complaint, Bishop struggled to get out of handcuffs and an officer tried to hit him with a Taser him, but he jumped into his car.

As Bishop drove off, he ran over the officer's foot.

Bishop faces several charges including aggravated battery.

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