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<p>According to police, Paul Sommer sped off when the officers approached his car in a parking lot on Middle Country Road around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.</p>

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Police: Alleged drug dealer hits detective, rams 3 patrol cars

<p>According to police, Paul Sommer sped off when the officers approached his car in a parking lot on Middle Country Road around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.</p>

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