The man accused of hitting an Elmira police officer with a car has been arrested.

Investigators have charged 35-year-old Billy McGinnis with attempted murder. He's being held without bail.

Detectives say he hit an officer on Partridge Street in Elmira Wednesday afternoon.

Investigators say McGinnis intentionally accelerated toward the officer and then sped off.

The officer is expected to recover.

McGinnis is scheduled to appear in court next week.