Kankakee County law enforcement officials were searching for a couple that fled from the scene of a routine traffic stop Saturday afternoon. In the process, the officer was dragged several feet before falling from the moving car.

Sgt. Philip Trudeau suffered a fractured elbow and cuts and bruises.

The suspect is 21-year-old Aaron J. Harris was wanted on a gun charge in DeKalb County. Harris' pregnant girlfriend, Tenesha McCrary, is also wanted on an outstanding DeKalb County warrant.

Several police agencies joined in a high-speed chase that carried over into Pembroke Township. Police reported Harris ditched the vehicle and escaped along with McCrary.

Police later found the vehicle.

The officer pulled Harris over for a simple seatbelt violation along North Kinzie Avenue around 2:30 pm Saturday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bradley police (815-933-3315).

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