Rochester man accused of driving at police officers pleads not guilty

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The man police say drove his car at police officers on Tuesday morning during a traffic stop was in court Wednesday morning.

Douglas Moore pleaded not guilty, and was released. The judge set Moore’s next court date for December 2, and told him he needs to show up — saying Moore has a history of not showing up for his court appearances.

Moore is charged with reckless endangerment, unlawfully fleeing a police officer, and other traffic violations. Officers tell us they tried to stop Moore on Joseph Avenue near Vienna Street when he took off, police saying he drove at officer — one of which fired shots. No one was hurt.