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.
July 16
1:08 a.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a male having chest pains. Officers arrived on scene, met with the male and provided high-flow oxygen and monitored the man’s condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived then transported the man to the St. Cloud Hospital.
11:17 a.m. Warrant. 13th Street N. While on routine patrol, officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant. Officers correctly identified the wanted man and arrested him. The man was transported to the Stearns County Jail without incident.
10:18 p.m. Traffic stop. Hwy 15/CR 1. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle violate a traffic light. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The officer made contact with the driver. The driver was warned for the violation and released.
July 17
12:22 a.m. Traffic stop. Hwy 15/CR 1. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle travel through a red light. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer noticed an odor of marijuana. The vehicle was searched and a glass marijuana pipe was found. The driver also couldn’t provide proof of insurance. The driver was cited for the stop-light violation and no proof of insurance and warned for other violations.
2:48 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle with non-functional brake lights. The driver stated she was aware her brake lights didn’t work. The driver was given an equipment violation warning and released.
8:04 p.m. Domestic. Pebble Creek Drive. Officers were notified of a conversation that took place through Facebook. Threats to harm police were present in the conversation. The male party who made the comments was taken into custody at his residence without incident. The male was transported to the Stearns County Jail.
July 18
12:38 a.m. Intoxicated person. Sunset Avenue. Officers were dispatched for a possibly intoxicated male outside of a building swinging a knife around. Officers arrived on scene and removed the intoxicated male.
4:59 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling 40 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer discovered the driver had no proof of insurance and had expired registration. The driver was cited for no proof of insurance and registration. The driver was warned for other violations.
July 19
9:36 a.m. Parking violation. Pheasant Crest Loop. Officers were advised of a boat trailer parked on Utah Road and blocking mailboxes. Officers patrolled the area and didn’t locate the trailer on scene. The officer notified the landlord the trailer had now been moved.
1:06 p.m. Public assist. CR 120. An officer was dispatched to Walmart for a female who had locked her keys in her car. The officer arrived on scene and was able to unlock the driver’s-side door.
7:30 p.m. Medical. 11 Avenue E. Officers were dispatched for a 73-year-old female with extreme shoulder pain. Officers arrived on scene and met with the woman. The woman stated the pain was now in her back. Officers monitored the woman’s condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived then assisted the emergency medical technicians with loading the patient into the ambulance.
July 20
12:36 a.m. Suspicious activity. Ninth Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for two adult males looking into vehicles and attempting to enter them. Officers arrived on scene and were unable to locate anyone messing with vehicles but conducted extra patrols in the area throughout the day.
6:50 a.m. Medical. Seventh Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a 65-year-old female possibly having a stroke. Officers arrived on scene and met with the women who was confused and unable to walk. The woman was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross Ambulance.
6:18 p.m. Accident. Hwy 15/CR 120. Officers were dispatched for a two-vehicle accident at the diverging-diamond intersection. Officers arrived on scene and discovered one vehicle proceeded through a red light striking a vehicle that had a green light and the right-of-way. The driver who went through the red light was cited for the violation and for not having a valid driver’s license.
