Man arrested after allegedly hitting Fort Lauderdale officer with car
A 36-year-old man was arrested after allegedly hitting a Fort Lauderdale police officer with his car early Friday morning and fleeing the scene, authorities said.
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A 36-year-old man was arrested after allegedly hitting a Fort Lauderdale police officer with his car early Friday morning and fleeing the scene, authorities said.
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