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Maryland Heights policeman hurt during arrest

By AP/KWMU

Maryland Heights, MO – A Maryland Heights Police Officer is expected to recover after his leg was broken in two places Tuesday.

Police say Jeff Swatek was hurt after being rammed by a car he was trying to stop. Two other officers also had minor injuries.

The suspect, Zlatko Tadic, 18, was arrested and bond set at $200,000.

Police say Tadic backed up and hit a detective, breaking the officer's leg in two places. The other officers were hurt when the suspect rammed their cars while trying to get away.

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