Woman arrested after allegedly dragging officer during traffic stop in Antioch

ANTIOCH — An officer conducting a traffic stop was dragged down the street in the driver's attempt to flee, then ran down the suspect on foot after getting the car to stop, police said.

The officer stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of a gas station at the intersection of 18th and A Streets about 12:40 a.m., police said. The officer saw that the car's registration handed to him did not match the car's description, and attempted to detain the driver.

At this point, the driver sped away with the officer's arm still inside, police said. He was dragged for about 90 feet before he reached in and pulled the emergency brake. The driver then ran away, but the officer chased her down and arrested her.

Amy Fiasconaro, 25, of Antioch, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer, auto theft, possession of stolen property, probation violation and possession of burglary tools.

The officer suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was reported stolen in Concord.

By Robert Salonga
Contra Costa Times