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Motorist facing charges after moving barricade to an active crime scene in Saskatoon

Around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, Saskatoon Police received a report indicating a man had been stabbed with what he believed to be a needle. File / Global News

It was a tough 12 hours for Saskatoon police and first responders over the weekend.

After responding to the first of two serious collisions on Friday night, a motorist was charged for allegedly moving a barricade and driving towards an active investigation area.

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According to a tweet from the SPS Traffic Unit on Saturday morning, a motorist exited his car, moved a barricade and drove in the direction of an active police investigation.

The motorist has been charged with tampering with a traffic sign and driving on the wrong side of the road.

Emergency personnel want to remind residents to obey road closures during emergencies.

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