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Spike belt used to stop alleged impaired driver north of Saskatoon Saturday

Warman RCMP use a spike belt to stop an alleged impaired driver who fled from officers when pulled over on Highway 11. File / Global News

Police said they had to use a spike belt to stop an alleged impaired driver north of Saskatoon early Saturday morning.

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Rosthern RCMP said a speeding vehicle had been pulled over on Highway 11 at around 12:30 a.m. CT and the driver showed signs of impairment.

Officers said the driver took off when they approached the vehicle and headed south on Highway 11.

He was stopped a second time after Warman RCMP placed a spike belt at the intersection of highways 11 and 12. He then fled on foot, but was caught a short time later.

The 42-year-old man is charged with dangerous driving, impaired driving, impaired over .08, and flight from police.

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He is being held in custody until his first court appearance Monday morning in Saskatoon provincial court.

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