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Man charged after Saskatoon police officer dragged by stolen truck

Saskatoon police are no longer searching for a stolen truck after an officer was allegedly dragged during an arrest attempt. Saskatoon Police Service / Supplied

Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said they have caught up with the driver who fled in a stolen truck that allegedly dragged an officer earlier this month.

The vehicle was reported at a gas station in the 1600-block of Idylwyld Drive North the afternoon of Nov. 6.

The officer located the truck and directed the driver to exit the vehicle, however the suspect refused.

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SPS said a brief altercation took place during an arrest attempt, then the driver drove off in the vehicle dragging the officer behind. The suspect left the area northbound on Idylwyld Drive.

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Paramedics treated the officer for minor injuries at the scene.

SPS announced on Nov. 28 the 38-year-old man is facing charges of assaulting a police officer, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

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