Council Bluffs Police have identified the Officer and suspect involved in an incident that took place early Tuesday morning, that resulted in the Officer being dragged by an SUV. During the course of the investigation the suspect was identified as 24-year old Cody Michael Doss, of Council Bluffs. Doss is a white male, 5-feet 10-inches tall, weighing 150-pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and a tattoo on his neck.

Cody Michael Doss

Warrants for his arrest have been issued on charges that include Assault on a Peace Officer, Eluding a Peace Officer and Interference with Official Acts. The officer, Anthony Friend, suffered a minor injury to his leg, which did not require immediate medical assistance. Officer Friend is back to full duty and is in good condition.

As of last report, authorities say Doss remains on the run, and his current location is unknown. Anyone with information on the location of Cody Michael Doss can call 911, the Criminal Investigations Division 712-328-4728 or crime stoppers 712-328-7867. Do not approach the man, as he should be considered armed and dangerous.

The incident involving Doss and Officer Friend began at around 12:08-a.m., Tuesday, when the Officer saw a man sitting in a car who was believed to have warrants. As the Officer approached the vehicle, which was parked in a convenience store parking lot in the 3000 block of Avenue G, he spoke with the male suspect (Doss) and ordered him out of the vehicle. When the suspect refused, the Officer began to open the vehicles’ door. As he did so, the suspect put the vehicle in reverse and sped backwards, trapping the Officer’s hand in the door.

The Officer was dragged about 20-to 30-feet before freeing himself. He was able to remain on his feet during the incident. The suspect took off in the black, early 2000’s model Chevy Tahoe, with Iowa license plate FEH-415.