ELMHURST (STMW) — Two west suburban police officers were left “bruised and scraped” after a suspected heroin dealer struck them with his car while attempting to flee a bust last week.
About 8 p.m. on Feb. 16, Elmhurst police officers arranged to meet the suspects to purchase heroin in the parking lot of Extended Stay America, 550 W. Grand
Ave., Elmhurst Police Chief Steve Neubauer told Pioneer Press.
After giving the signal, squad cars surrounded the suspects, who refused to turn off their car and place their hands in sight, he said. Fearing they were attempting to hide a weapon or tamper with evidence, two officers opened the door of the car.
The suspect then threw his car into reverse, “scooping” up the officers and smashing into an approaching squad car, Neubauer said.
“This is very quick and dangerous work,” he said.
The driver, Conzie R. Tyus, 26, of the 6200 block of S. Eberhart Ave. in Chicago, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, criminal damage to state supported property, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license, the chief said. It was also found that he was wanted on a warrant out of Chicago for domestic battery.
Also charged were Floyd Johnson, 22, of the 1500 block of S. 21st St. in Maywood with possession of marijuana; and Palie Babo, 21, of the 1900 block of S. 24th St. in Bellwood with possession of marijuana and attempting to obstruct justice (providing a fake name). Babo was also wanted on two warrants for failure to appear out of DuPage and Cook counties.
Neubauer said the officers were not seriously injured and returned to work the following day. “They are OK. Bruised and scraped up, but back to work.”
Several packets of suspected heroin were recovered from the scene.
Tyus and Babo were taken to DuPage County Jail, while Johnson was released
on bond.
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