Man To Stand Trial For Allegedly Dragging Cathedral City Cop

INDIO, CA — A man accused of trying to speed away from Cathedral City police during a traffic stop and dragging an officer a short distance while the lawman was partially inside the suspect's car must stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Steven Flores, 33, of Cathedral City, is accused of fleeing from the unidentified officer following a traffic stop near Date Palm Drive and McCallum Way in July 2018.

After being pulled over, Flores allegedly sped off while the officer was partially in his vehicle, causing minor injuries to the officer, according to Cathedral City Police Department Cmdr. Julio Luna.

Flores was arrested days later by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Task Force, which turned him over to the Cathedral City Police Department.

Flores has remained in custody ever since, in lieu of $1.15 million bail.

Flores is due back in court for an information arraignment on July 8.

— By City News Service