Man Arraigned After Allegedly Dragging State Trooper With His Car

WOBURN - Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that Robert Aybar, 23, of Lawrence, was arraigned Monday on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Judge Maurice Flynn set bail at $500 cash and ordered the defendant to not drive without a license. The next scheduled hearing is Tuesday, February 16.

“The defendant in this case allegedly turned a routine traffic stop into a dangerous situation,” stated District Attorney Marian Ryan. “Thankfully these alleged actions did not result in serious injuries to the Trooper involved.”

On Sunday, January 3, at approximately 10:15 p.m. a Massachusetts State Trooper stopped a motor vehicle on I-93 South in Medford. The driver allegedly informed the Trooper that he was not in possession of a driver’s license. The defendant then allegedly proceeded to drive off dragging the Trooper a short distance. The Trooper then returned to his vehicle and pursued the defendant before the defendant eventually stopped.

These charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The prosecutor assigned to this case is Assistant District Attorney Ryan Rall.