The officer was taken to Erie County Medical Center after the incident Monday night.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Town of Tonawanda police officer is in the hospital after he was dragged by a stolen car Monday night.
According to the police department, Officer David Piatek pulled over a vehicle that had been reported stolen Monday night around 8 p.m. on Sheridan Parkside Drive.
During the traffic stop, the driver of the stolen vehicle fled, dragging Officer Piatek with them. He suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident.
Officer Piatek was taken to ECMC where he is currently listed in stable condition, according to the department. He has been with the department for two years, graduating from the police academy in 2021.
Anybody with information on the incident is asked to call Town of Tonawanda Police at (716) 879-6614 or by using their confidential tipline at (716) 879-6606.
Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible. Crime Stoppers reports that the stolen car was a Kia.
Information can be passed to Crime Stoppers with the716-867-6161 or in the Crime Stoppers Mobile App.