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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Madison police officer struck by road rage suspect on John Nolen Drive

A Madison police officer was injured when he attempted to stop a vehicle from fleeing following a road rage incident on John Nolen Drive Wednesday afternoon.

According to the police report, the officer, 28, was stopped at a red light at the corner of John Nolen Drive and East Olin Avenue. He saw a 63-year-old McFarland man get out of his car and kick the suspect's vehicle.

The officer tried to prevent the suspect from leaving the scene by unlocking the driver's side door and reaching inside, police said.

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According to the incident report, the suspect sped off with the officer's arms and body inside the vehicle.  The officer suffered minor injuries.

The suspect was described as being a white male, 40-45 years old with sandy gray, shoulder-length hair. He drove a white Nissan or Toyota, police said.

The McFarland man was upset his new car was cut off by the suspect.  Police said the man was cooperative, but was charged with disorderly conduct.

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