Raw video: Body camera shows car dragging Volusia County deputy

Deputy William Kretzer suffers cuts to arm, forehead

PIERSON, Fla. – The Volusia County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday released body camera video showing a deputy being dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop over the weekend.

Deputy William Kretzer pulled a car over for speeding near First Avenue in Pierson and found that the driver, LaRodney Bennett, 27, had two open warrants, officials said.

The video shows Kretzer asking Bennett to pull his car forward, and Bennett complies.

"What's the hurry?" Kretzer asked Bennett. "You were doing 60 mph in a 40 mph zone."

Kretzer took Bennett's driver's license to his cruiser and returned a short time later, the video shows.

"Step out of the vehicle, please," Kretzer said.

The video shows Bennett asking why he needed to get out of his car.

"I don't have to explain to you. Just step out of the vehicle," Kretzer said.

The car then begins to move and Kretzer is heard saying, "Don't do it. Don't do it."

[WARNING: Video above contains graphic language, content]

Kretzer is then dragged about 10 feet and can be heard screaming.

Kretzer was treated at the scene for cuts to his left forearm and forehead and is expected to be OK.

Bennett's car was found abandoned nearby, and a sheriff's office K-9 unit and helicopter aided in a search that resulted in Bennett's arrest. 

Bennett was taken to Florida Hospital DeLand for treatment of a dog bite.

Bennett faces charges of aggravated battery on an officer, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer and resisting an officer with violence. He is being held on $17,000 bail.

Bennett's open warrants were for pre-trial violations associated with a prior assault charge.

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