Man arrested after Gonzales police officer dragged by car during chase

A man was arrested after a Gonzales police officer was injured during a chase, according to a release from the City of Gonzales.
On Monday evening at about 8:30 p.m., Gonzales police officers were responding to a report about a large disturbance at theGonzales Municipal Park.
Officers arrived and saw a crowd of up to 30 males and females “actively engaged in an altercation,” according to the news release. An officer saw a male strike another male in the face and try to flee to his vehicle. The officer started pursuing the male, who was later identified as Abraham Jones, 35, Convent.
Officials stated Jones got into a blue SUV and began backing out of his parking space. After he ordered Jones to stop, the officer approached the driver’s door and ordered Jones from the vehicle.Jones looked at the officer and accelerated his vehicle as the officer was opening the door to get Jones out in order to arrest him. The officer was then dragged by the vehicle being driven Jones. The officer was later sent to OLOL Ascension for minor injuries. The usual thug