If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crime.
May 31
6:44 a.m. Medical. Glacier Avenue. Officers were dispatched for a 67-year-old female with chest pains. Officers arrived on scene and met with the female. She complained of having chest pains and feeling like she was going to pass out. Officers provided oxygen and monitored her condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived.
3:20 p.m. Forgery. CR 120. An officer was dispatched in reference to two fraudulent checks that had been cashed. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with a store loss-prevention officer. Officers were able to receive video of the incident.
June 1
12:09 a.m. Traffic stop. Hwy. 15/Benton Drive. While an officer was finishing up a traffic stop, a vehicle passed by that did not move over. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer discovered the driver also didn’t have their driver’s license with them. They did, however, have a current driver’s license. The driver was warned for both violations and released.
4:56 p.m. Suspicious activity. CR 12o. An officer was dispatched in reference to a male party possibly shoplifting. The officer arrived on scene and spoke with the male. He stated because of the injuries on his hand, he had put items into his pockets instead of carrying them. He stated he later decided he didn’t want the items and returned them. The officer patted the man down and found no stolen property on him.
8:41 p.m. Traffic accident. Heritage Drive/Huntington Drive. While on routine patrol, an officer discovered a group of motorcycles on the side of the road. The officer stopped and spoke with the riders. The officer discovered one of the riders had lost control of his motorcycle and gone into the ditch. There were no injuries and only minor damage to the motorcycle. The officer provided safety lights until the motorcycle was removed.
June 2
1:06 a.m. Noise complaint. Hi-Vue Drive. Officers were dispatched to a home in reference to a loud-music complaint. Officers met with the homeowner and advised him of the complaint. The homeowner apologized and stated he would turn the music down.
9:09 p.m. Disorderly person. Pinecone Road N. Officers were dispatched to a home for a report of a client who was actively assaulting staff. Officers arrived on scene and could hear yelling coming from inside the residence. Officers entered and separated the male party from staff. It was determined the male party had punched and kicked staff. Officers placed the man under arrest and transported him to the Stearns County Jail.
June 3
1:04 a.m. Vandalism. Eighth Avenue N./Ninth Street N. Officers were dispatched for a report of two males walking down the road, possibly smashing bottles and mailboxes. Officers checked the area on foot and discovered a few mailboxes damaged. Officers then located a vehicle in the area and witnessed two males getting into the vehicle. Officers spoke with the two males and could see four baseball bats in the vehicle. The two males were allowed to leave but were notified they would be contacted by police pending an investigation.
1:32 p.m. Suspicious activity. Bridgeport Drive. Officers were dispatched to a report of an individual walking around a house and looking into the windows. Officers arrived on scene and checked the home. Officers didn’t witness anyone around the home. The home was secure. Officers advised the complainant to call police if this happens again.
10:20 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 27th Street N. While on routine reserve-officer patrol, a reserve officer located an unlocked vehicle in a parking lot with the keys lying on the passenger seat. The reserve officer notified officers. An officer arrived and checked the nearby building. A male party was found inside. Officers spoke with the man, who stated he was a custodian. Officers notified him of his unlocked vehicle and cleared the call.
June 4
6:35 p.m. Suspicious activity. 12th Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a vehicle taking pictures of two juvenile pedestrians. Officers attempted to locate the vehicle in the area of the last-known direction but were unsuccessful.
8:21 p.m. Agency assist. Majestic Pond Drive. Officers were dispatched for a medical regarding a person possibly hit by a car. Through the investigation, it was learned the male was trying to get his wife not to leave. He was injured in the process. The male was seen by Gold Cross Ambulance but denied transport. The wife showed signs of impairment when she arrived back on scene. She underwent field sobriety and failed. The woman was arrested for fourth-degree DWI. A Stearns County Deputy transported the woman to Stearns County Jail.
June 5
1:15 a.m. Intoxicated person. Amber Avenue S. Officers were dispatched for an intoxicated person who couldn’t take care of himself and wished to go to detox. Officers were notified detox had an open bed for the male individual for the evening. Officers arrived on scene and transported the male party to detox in St. Cloud without incident.
2:11 p.m. Domestic. Pheasant Crest Loop. Officers were dispatched to a home for a domestic. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with a male and female party. The pair was separated and interviewed separately. Both parties stated the argument was only verbal, with no physical assaults or threats made. Both parties calmed down and stated they no longer needed police assistance.
June 6
12:01 p.m. Traffic accident. Seventh Street N. While on routine patrol, an officer witnessed an accident. The officer stopped and spoke with a driver who had backed into a parked vehicle. The driver had a valid license and current proof of insurance. The officer filled out an accident information sheet and gave a copy to each party.
7:31 p.m. Medical. Pinetree Court. Officers were dispatched for a female party who felt as though she were dying. Officers met with the female party, who was alert and had a normal pulse. Officers gathered medical history and monitored the female’s condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived.
11:48 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 120/Hwy. 15. While on routine patrol, an officer located a vehicle that had a broken tail-light lens and showed white to the rear. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, it was discovered he didn’t have a valid license. The officer cited the driver for driving after revocation.