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.
March 24
3:18 p.m. Medical. Police assisted a man who was experiencing chest pains. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with the man who stated he got sick suddenly with cold sweats and chest pains. Officers stayed with him until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived and transported him for further care.
March 25
4:50 p.m. Criminal damage to property. Circle Drive NW. Police were informed of a damaged mailbox. Criminal intent was suspected. No suspects have been determined at this time.
6:32 p.m. Driving complaint. Benton Drive S. Authorities were alerted to a recklessly driven vehicle and a near collision. An officer was able to locate the vehicle and determined the driver was intoxicated. Another officer safely escorted the driver home.
10:52 p.m. Medical. Officer responded to an alert of a man with stomach pain. The officer assisted Gold Cross Ambulance in helping the man.
March 30
8:52 p.m. Officer assault. 14th Avenue NE. A man was arrested after officers investigated a report of shoplifting. As the police attempted to take the man into custody, he struck out at an officer and ran. He was captured and taken into custody to be held on charges of theft, fleeing the police, obstructing the legal process and fourth-degree assault of a law enforcement officer. The officer did not need medical assistance.
April 1
4:55 p.m. Traffic accident. Mayhew Lake NE/15th Street NE. A vehicle did not stop at an intersection and struck another vehicle. The driver fled on foot. The passenger of the vehicle was removed by the fire department and was brought to the St. Cloud Hospital. The passenger of the struck vehicle was also transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The offending driver was located and found to be intoxicated. He was taken into custody for DUI, criminal vehicular operation and leaving the scene of an accident.