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 a crime.
Oct. 6
12:32 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S./Sartell Street W. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle without a rear plate light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer observed an odor of marijuana. The officer asked the driver if he had any marijuana in the vehicle, and he stated he did. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located a small bag of marijuana in the center console. The driver was helpful with providing information related to drug activity in the city. Officers agreed that, based on his cooperation, a verbal warning for the violation could be given for this specific occurrence.
7:42 a.m. Medical. 12th Avenue S. Officers were dispatched for an 80-year-old male who recently had back surgery and was unable to move. Upon officer’s arrival on scene, the man stated he was having a lot of pain from his neck to the area above his back incision. Paramedics arrived on the scene, and the officer assisted with loading the patient for transport to St. Cloud Hospital for further medical attention.
Oct. 7
9:10 a.m. Welfare check. Coborn Court. Officers were notified of a welfare check that was requested by a woman who was out of town. The woman stated she was out of town and attempting to contact her husband who is at home. She stated he is on new medication, and she was concerned he wasn’t answering her calls. Officers made contact with her husband at their home. The woman was notified by officers that her husband was fine.
7:50 p.m. Medical. Seventh Street N. Officers assisted with a Sauk Rapids High School football player who was kneed in the head causing numbness in his extremities. Officers assisted paramedics and coaching staff with loading the patient. He was transported to St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross Ambulance.
Oct. 8
6:04 p.m. Theft. Amber Avenue S. Officers were dispatched for a theft from a garage. The complainant stated he had several tools taken from his garage at the apartment building sometime in-between Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Saturday, Oct. 8. He also stated the garage was closed but unlocked. The combined total of all items taken is $958.21. Officers issued a stolen property report and asked him to call them back if more information about the incident arose.
10:35 p.m. Welfare check. Pinecone Road N./15th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious male in the area not dressed for the weather. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the male party who was impaired. The male stated he was coming from a wedding on the north side of town and was attempting to walk to the Americinn. Officers gave him a ride to that location.
Oct. 9
12:51 a.m. Medical. Hi-Vue Drive. Officers were dispatched to a report of an elderly female having a possible heart attack. Officers arrived on scene, and provided oxygen and monitored the patient’s vitals until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived. The woman was transported to St. Cloud Hospital for further medical attention.
10:22 p.m. Suspicious person. Pinecone Road S. Officers were dispatched to a gas station for a suspicious male who was refusing to leave. Upon entering the store, the officer saw the male matching the description given. The male was looking at magazines in the store. The officer asked the man to step outside. The man admitted he had been asked to leave if he wasn’t going to buy anything. Officers identified the male by his driver’s license and observed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Stearns County Dispatch confirmed the warrant was valid. The male was arrested and transported to the Stearns County Jail.
