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Man wanted after backing into North Port officer, driving away: Police

Tampa Bay, FLLocal News

In a concerning incident in North Port, Florida, police are searching for Debahj Grant, who is wanted for allegedly backing into an officer during a traffic stop on Monday night. The officer was reportedly pinned between the door jam of Grant's vehicle but fortunately escaped without injuries. After the incident, police were able to find the abandoned vehicle, but Grant was not present. Investigators describe Grant as a 23-year-old man, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities have intensified their search efforts in the area of Napoleon Rd.

and Amnesty Dr. and are urging anyone with information regarding Grant's whereabouts to contact the North Port police. This incident has raised alarm about safety during traffic stops in the community. The police are committed to ensuring the safety of both their officers and the public.

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