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.
June 14
12:59 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S./Heritage Drive. While on routine patrol an officer witnessed a driver in front of him showing signs of impairment. The driver nearly struck a curb and crossed the center and fog lines many times. The driver was also traveling 41 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobriety tests. The driver was arrested and transported to the Stearns County Jail.
8:56 a.m. Vandalism. Victory Avenue. An officer was dispatched for a vandalism complaint. Upon arrival the officer met with the construction-site supervisor. The supervisor stated to the officer that two fire extinguishers were tampered with the night prior. The officer was able to review surveillance footage of the incident. The officer made contact with the parties involved in the incident.
7:04 p.m. Alarm. 15th Street S. Officers were dispatched along with Sartell Fire for a complaint of smoke coming from an apartment door. Upon arrival officers could hear a fire alarm coming from inside the apartment. No one would answer the door. Sartell Fire made entry and found the oven to be on and extremely hot. Sartell Fire turned off the oven and vented the room.
June 15
11:59 a.m. Accident. Hwy 15/CR 1. An officer was dispatched for a vehicle accident on the southbound entrance lane to Highway 15. The officer spoke with both drivers who both stated they were not injured. The officer discovered a vehicle yielding to traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle. A yield sign was present at the scene due to the construction. A accident form was completed and both vehicles were driven from the scene.
4:45 p.m. Welfare check. Pinecone Road N. Officers were dispatched in reference to an elderly gentleman walking in the middle of the road. Officers arrived and searched the area and did not locate anyone in the middle of the road or anyone matching that description.
9:18 p.m. Medical. Old Sartell Bridge. Officers were dispatched in reference to a juvenile male who had possibly been electrocuted and had fallen off the bridge. Officers assisted in medical aid as well as directing Sartell Fire and Gold Cross Ambulance to the scene.
June 16
12:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Northside Park. While on routine patrol, an officer found an occupied vehicle in the parking lot after hours. A male and female were present in the vehicle. The parties were informed of park hours. They apologized and left the park.
5 p.m. Medical. Theisen Road. An officer was dispatched in reference to a juvenile 1-year-old male having a seizure. Upon officer’s arrival, the child was no longer seizing but was very lethargic. The officer administered oxygen and monitored the child’s condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived.
11:30 p.m. Traffic stop. Second Street S./CR 78. While on routine patrol, an officer noticed a vehicle with a headlight out. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered drug paraphernalia along with 2 grams of marijuana. The driver was issued a citation for the offenses.
June 17
1:06 a.m. Traffic stop. Second Street S. While on routine patrol an officer noticed a vehicle with a license-plate light out. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver provided a driver’s license and proof of insurance. Officers discovered the driver was revoked and his insurance had been cancelled. The driver was arrested for gross misdemeanor no proof and driving after revocation. The driver was transported to the Stearns County Jail and his car was impounded.
10:01 a.m. Theft. 23rd Avenue N. An officer spoke with a complainant by phone in reference to items taken from a home. The officer discovered a fishing pole and a gas-powered trimmer were stolen from the complainant’s residence. The officer completed a stolen property report and provided the case number to the complainant.
6:07 p.m. Accident. CR 120/Hwy 15. Officers were dispatched to an accident at the diverging-diamond intersection. Upon officers arrival Gold Cross Ambulance was on scene and treating the only injured party. Officers discovered one of the vehicles was traveling west on CR 120 approaching the diverging-diamond intersection. The second vehicle was traveling east through the diverging-diamond intersection and had a green light. The driver of the first vehicle stated she didn’t see the red light and proceeded into the intersection causing the accident. The driver of the first vehicle was issued a citation.
June 18
4:16 a.m. Vehicle assist. Hwy 15. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle pulled over on the northbound side of Hwy. 15. The officer spoke with the driver and discovered he had run out of gas. The officer asked the driver for his driver’s license and was provided with an ID card. The officer discovered the driver had a revoked license and was issued a citation for driving after revocation. The driver contacted a valid driver to remove the vehicle.
1:14 p.m. Bomb threat. CR 120. Officers were dispatched along with Sartell Fire in reference to a bomb threat at the Sartell Walmart. Officers evacuated the store and parking lot and maintained a perimeter until the bomb threat was cleared.
10:40 pm. Medical. 10th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a residence for a report of a female who had fallen and was bleeding from the head. Officers arrived on scene and met with the female in the driveway. Officers noticed blood on her hands and shirt. The female smelled of alcohol and attempted to enter a vehicle in the driveway. Officers didn’t allow her access because she showed signs of impairment. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene and provided medical attention. The female was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital.
June 19
2:49 a.m. Domestic. Huntington Drive. Officers were dispatched for a report of two brothers fighting, with no weapons present. Upon arrival, officers met with the complainant who showed signs of impairment. The complainant also had a laceration above his left eyebrow. Officers were led into the kitchen and met with a female and male party, both of which also showed signs of impairment. The complainant stated himself and the other male party were just wrestling and everything was fine now. The three were separated and spoken to individually. The complainant denied medical attention and didn’t want to press charges. The complainant agreed to leave for the night.
3:47 a.m. Medical. Victory Avenue. An officer was dispatched for a report of a 70-year-old male with difficulty breathing. Upon arrival, the officer discovered the male party is usually on oxygen but the power went out at his residence, causing his oxygen machine not to work. The officer provided oxygen until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene with an oxygen bottle and mask. The male was advised to call if he needed any further assistance.
6:28 p.m. Intoxicated person. Seventh Street N. Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to an intoxicated 21-year-old female. Officers arrived on scene and transported the female to the St. Cloud Hospital.
June 20
2:09 a.m. Noise complaint. Second Street S. Officers were dispatched to a report of people talking loudly and throwing items in the Hi-Vue Trailer Park. Officers checked the park and could hear no noise in the area. Officers located a female party on the Sartell Bridge who stated she was in the park but denied throwing things or being loud.
2:27 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle directly in front of him. Upon running the vehicle’s license plate, the officer discovered the registered owner had a revoked license. The driver matched the description of the registered owner so the officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was confirmed to have a revoked license and was issued a citation for the offense. A valid driver was contacted to remove the vehicle.
