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.
Sept. 6
11:02 a.m. Accident. Benton Drive/First Street N.E. Officers were dispatched to a two-car crash. No witnesses were reported. Upon observation of the accident scene, it appeared that one of the vehicles was stopped at the four-way intersection on northbound Benton Drive N. The other vehicle claimed she was distracted by her radio and wasn’t able to stop in time. There was minor damage to both vehicles. Officers filled out an accident exchange form and issued it to both drivers.
6:28 p.m. Medical. First Street N.E. Officers were dispatched in reference to an 85-year-old female with chest pains. Officers arrived on scene the same time as Gold Cross ambulance. Officers stood by and assisted as needed. The female was transported to St. Cloud Hospital.
Sept. 7
12:57 a.m. Fire. Hi Vue Drive. Officers were dispatched to a possible fire in a trailer park. Upon arrival, officers were unable to locate any signs of a fire. Police spoke with the complainant who stated he had witnessed a fireball that went high into the air. He also stated he observed a motorcycle leave the area at a high rate of speed soon after. Officers located a melted plastic jug outside the trailer in question. The jug had a strong odor of gasoline coming from it. The incident was believed to be a threat of attempted arson. The incident is under investigation.
Sept. 8
1:30 a.m. Open door. Clubhouse Road. While conducting routine door checks of businesses, a reserve officer observed the front door of the Blackberry Ridge Clubhouse to be unlocked. The reserve officer notified officers. Authorities arrived on scene and cleared the building of any persons. Upon completing this task, the key holder had arrived on scene. The key holder was able to secure the door.
9:19 a.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive/First Street N.E. While running stationary radar, an officer observed a vehicle approach from the rear at a high rate of speed. The officer took rear radar of the vehicle and locked it in at 45 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver stated she didn’t know the speed limit. The driver was advised the speed limit on the bridge was 30 mph. The driver provided a valid driver’s license and had valid proof of insurance. She was issued a citation for the violation and released.
Sept. 9
1:07 p.m. Verbal. Hi Vue Drive. Officers were dispatched for a verbal disagreement between a landlord and tenant. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the tenant. The tenant stated he was upset because the landlord changed the locks at his trailer and informed him he had been evicted. Officers then spoke with the landlord. She stated the tenant had previously agreed to leave on this day. Officers discovered that the tenant had another court date on Sept. 16 regarding his final eviction. The landlord agreed to give the tenant the keys to the new locks and let him live there pending the outcome of court.
4:28 p.m. Public assist. Sartell Middle School. While an officer was getting fuel at the middle school, a male approached the officer and asked if she could unlock his vehicle in the parking lot. The officer agreed and was able to unlock his vehicle for him.
Sept. 10
7:10 p.m. Traffic stop. Connecticut Avenue. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle southbound on Riverside South travel through the construction zone that is signed “No through traffic.” The officer also ran the plate on the vehicle, and the plate came back expired as of May 2016. The vehicle was stopped as it pulled into Perkins parking lot. Upon speaking with the drive,r it was discovered that he also had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Dispatch confirmed that the warrant was valid. The officer arrested the male and transported him to the Stearns County Jail. The man was also cited for driving without a valid license
Sept. 11
1:22 a.m. Medical. Second Street S. Officers were dispatched for a male that had fallen and was now in pain. The man was face down in his bedroom and was complaining of shoulder pain. Gold Cross ambulance arrived, and officers assisted as necessary to get him out of the home.
8:17 a.m. Medical. Hi Vue Drive. Officers were dispatched in reference to a 36-year-old female that was seizing. Upon officer arrival on scene, the female was not seizing but was not conscious. Officers administered oxygen and monitored the woman’s condition until Gold Cross ambulance arrived on scene.
