Dunwoody Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Dragging Police Officer Down I-285 During 2019 Traffic Stop

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Derric Alexander Simpson, 40, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, stemming from a 2019 incident in Dunwoody. During a traffic stop on August 1, 2019, Simpson attempted to flee, dragging Officer Nathan Daley down I-285 before crashing into several vehicles. Simpson's sentence includes 25 years total, with 10 years in prison followed by probation, and he will not be eligible for early parole due to his criminal history.