Billerica PD arrest driver of minivan that dragged officer

BILLERICA, Mass. — UPDATE: Police said they have arrested the man. Full details below.

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Police in Billerica are searching for the driver of a minivan wanted for assault and battery on a police officer.

The vehicle is a green 1999 Dodge Caravan with Rhode Island license plate IY888. The vehicle also has a ladder and ladder racks on top.

Police tell FOX25 a uniformed officer spotted the vehicle acting suspicious in the parking lot of a Rite Aid on Boston Road.

The officer approached the vehicle on foot and opened the door when he saw the driver allegedly injecting a substance into his arm. Police say the driver then began driving in reverse and dragged the officer 15 feet.

EMS responded to the scene and spoke with the officer, who refused transport to a hospital.

The driver of the minivan is believed to be Eric Oblenis, 28, of Billerica. Police say he is known to them and have released a photo.

Police say they also observed a second man inside the Rite Aid prior to the incident. He then walked out and got in the passenger seat of the minivan. A surveillance picture of that man was also released.

FOX25 has a crew heading to the scene and will provide the latest updates as they are available on FOX25 News at 10.

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