Grundy searching for ATV rider who dragged deputy down road

Grundy County authorities are looking for a person with a shotgun who was riding an ATV on Woodland Avenue in Altamont and dragged a deputy down the road as the rider fled.

The incident happened about 5:45 a.m. CDT Monday.

Grundy County Deputy Paul Sweeton was patrolling the area when he spotted the ATV rider with the shotgun and stopped the vehicle, according to a post of the department's Facebook page.

Sweeton discovered the driver had a revoked license, according to the post. A struggle ensued and Sweeton was dragged down the road.

Sweeton was treated and released at a local emergency room.

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