If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sauk Rapids Police Department at 320-251-9451 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 crimes.
Nov. 7
5:07 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Osauka Road N.E. Officers responded to a driving complaint in the high school parking lot. Upon arrival, the subject nor vehicle could be located.
10:29 p.m. Suspicious person. 18th Street N. Police observed a male and female wearing dark clothing who were walking on Highway 15. Officers approached the couple who stated they were walking to Walmart. In the interest of public safety, authorities offered them a ride and dropped them off at their desired destination.
Nov. 8
4:03 a.m. Alarm Second Street N. Officers were dispatched to an alarm that had been set off at a local business. Upon arrival, police met with an employee who stated she had set it off accidentally. The alarm was shut off, and the area was cleared.
1:40 p.m. Traffic stop. Sixth Street N.E. While on routine patrol, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Police conducted a traffic stop. The driver understood why he had been pulled over and was given a verbal warning.
7:37 p.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive N./Eighth Street N. Authorities observed a vehicle driving without a proper headlight. Police initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, she stated she had recently hit a deer and was working on getting her vehicle fixed. The driver was given a verbal warning and cleared.
Nov. 9
10:14 a.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue N. Police responded to an elderly woman who had fallen and was unable to get up. Gold Cross Ambulance paramedics arrived and assisted with helping the woman off the floor. She stated she did not need any further medical assistance.
10:43 p.m. Traffic stop. Police initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle whose license-plate lights were not working. The driver stated he was aware of this and was planning on getting it fixed. The man was verbally warned for the violation.
