A Beltzhoover man is facing charges of aggravated assault in connection with injuries to a Wilkinsburg police officer on Saturday.

CJ Jackson, 52, is charged with assault and resisting arrest after police said he attempted to flee from police, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.

The extent of the officer’s injuries was not released.

Police said they encountered Jackson after he was accused of forcing his way into a home along Collins Road, where he fell asleep. Police said that when they woke him, Jackson ran to his car and attempted to get away. An officer was thrown several feet while holding onto the driver’s side door of the vehicle.

Jackson was taken into custody near his home.

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