Grundy County Deputy Injured after Stopping ATV

Grundy County deputies are searching for the suspect involved in an early Monday morning incident in which Deputy Paul Sweeton was injured.
At approximately 5:45 Deputy Sweeton was patrolling Woodland Avenue in Altamont when he encountered an individual riding an ATV on the roadway with a shotgun. Deputy Sweeton stopped the ATV and discovered the driver had a revoked license. A struggle ensued and Deputy Sweeton was dragged down the road.
He sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was treated and released from the hospital.