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. 1
10:15 a.m. Medical. Fifth Avenue N. Police assisted a male who was having difficulty breathing. Oxygen was administered, and Gold Cross Ambulance paramedics arrived on the scene. The man was transported to St. Cloud Hospital for further medical care.
3:49 p.m. Animal complaint. Sixth Avenue N. Police responded to a complaint of a dog that was constantly off its leash. The complainant requested officers make contact with the owner and inform him/her of the leash law and pet ordinances of the city.
Nov. 2
10:15 a.m. Traffic stop. River Avenue N. While on routine patrol, police observed a vehicle with expired tabs. The vehicle was pulled over, and the driver stated she was in the process of transferring the insurance from her father from whom she acquired the car. The vehicle was insured, and a verbal warning was issued.
11:25 p.m. Traffic stop. Second Street N./Benton Drive N. Police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was given a verbal warning. No further action was taken.
Nov. 3
11:49 a.m. Violation. Benton Drive N./First Avenue. A bus driver reported a vehicle that had driven through the stop arm. He had a license-plate number, but when it was run, it came back as invalid.
3:41 p.m. 10th Avenue N.E. Officers were dispatched to a female who was having extreme confusion. She also had a history of infections. Gold Cross Ambulance paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the woman to St. Cloud Hospital for further medical assistance.
10:16 p.m. Medical. Division Street. Police were dispatched for a woman suffering from chest pains who was having difficulty breathing. Gold Cross Ambulance paramedics arrived shortly after the officers and took the patient to St. Cloud Hospital for further care.
