EAST NEW YORK, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- A man allegedly hit an officer with a car Tuesday night in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
The incident happened around 9:32 p.m. near Sutter Avenue and Forbell Street.
Police say they observed a dark-colored sedan driving recklessly and attempted to stop the car. That's when the driver allegedly accelerated into the officer.
The driver, a 25-year-old man, was taken into custody.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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