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. This information is submitted by the Sartell Police Department.
Dec. 20
12:31 a.m. Traffic stop. Sixth Avene S./Second Street S. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a black passenger car traveling west on Second Street S. The car’s windshield appeared to be fogged or frosted over, obstructing the driver’s view. The officer decided to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle for the violation. As the car was pulling to a stop, the officer could see the passenger reaching in the back seat and moving his arm quickly. The officer also observed the passenger lean forward as if to hide contraband or a weapon. The officer approached the vehicle with caution and told the driver why he was stopped. The driver stated his windshield wipers didn’t work and the windshield was obstructed by salt residue from the roads. The officer asked the passenger what he was reaching for in the back seat. The passenger asked what the officer meant and then reached under his seat. The officer advised the passenger to keep his hands in the officer’s view. Upon further questioning, the passenger came clean and told the officer he had hid marijuana and a pipe. In the back seat the officer located a large jar full of what appeared to be marijuana, a pipe and a grinder. The green leafy substance was field tested and tested positive for marijuana. All illegal items were seized and destroyed. The passenger was cited for possession of a controlled substance and released. The driver was verbally warned for not having a clear windshield.
Dec. 21
8:37 a.m. DWI. 19 Street S./Connecticut Avenue S. An officer was dispatched to a report of a person passed out in a vehicle. The officer arrived on scene and located the vehicle running in the parking lot. The officer observed a male in the driver’s seat slumped over, banged on the window with no response then opened the driver’s door and shook the male to wake him. The officer observed a strong odor of alcoholic beverages and blood-shot eyes. The male failed field sobriety testing. A preliminary breath test indicated the male was twice the legal limit. The male was placed under arrest and charged with third-degree DWI. The male was transported to the Stearns County Jail without incident.
4:50 p.m. Vehicle accident with injuries. Hwy. 15/CR a. Officers were dispatched to first respond for a vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers provided medical attention to the injured party. The female complained of neck pain and had passed out. Officers placed a C-collar on the female and provided oxygen. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene and provided further medical attention. The female was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross. State patrol arrived on scene and wrote the report. Officers conducted traffic control until the scene was clear.
Dec. 22
7:57 a.m. Medical. 627 Third Ave. N. Offices were dispatched to the Sartell Middle School for a report of an epileptic student seizing in the commons. Officers arrived on scene and located a female juvenile that was full-body seizing. The child seized for approximately three to five minutes and then was postictal. Gold Cross arrived on scene and checked the child’s vitals. The child’s mother arrived on scene and denied transport. She stated she would follow up with the girl’s primary doctor.
Dec. 23
11:13 a.m. Vehicle accident. Pinecone Road S./Roberts Road. An officer was dispatched for a vehicle accident involving no injuries. The officer made contact with the complainant, a female party who stated she was rear-ended by another driver. The officer ensured no injuries had occurred and then questioned both drivers further. The officer learned the complainant was attempting to merge onto Pinecone Road from Roberts Road and was yielding the right-of-way to another vehicle. The driver was then rear-ended by a second driver. Both vehicles had minor damage. The officer issued both drivers an accident-exchange form and released them.
10:13 p.m. Domestic. 1700 Amber Ave. S. Officers were dispatched to an apartment complex for a report of a domestic in progress. The female caller was reporting she had been hit in the face by a male party. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with both parties involved. Officers placed the male under arrest and charged him with domestic assault. The male was transported to the Stearns County Jail and booked on charges.
Dec. 24
4:17 p.m. Shoplifting. 21 CR 120. Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a report of an adult female who was cooperative and in custody for shoplifting. Officers arrived on scene and met with the female in the loss prevention office. The female admitted to taking merchandise without paying for it in the amount of $92.60. The female was cited and released. Officers were also advised of a male party who was with the female. The male had stolen a laptop. Later in the day, officers were dispatched to a medical at McDonald’s. The same female was located passed out in a booth. As officers tended to the female a male party arrived on scene. This male matched the description of the male who had stolen the computer. Officers detained the male and questioned him about the computer. The male came clean and was cited for the theft.
Dec. 25
12:51 a.m. Verbal. Fifth Avenue E. Officers were dispatched to a possible verbal. Officer arrived and stood outside the door and could hear some arguing from inside. Officers made contact with the occupants inside the apartment and spoke with them separately. Both stated nothing happened and they were just arguing. No injuries were observed on either individual. The inside of the apartment appeared to be normal. No further action was taken.
Dec. 26
10:13 a.m. Medical. First Street N. Officers were dispatched for a report of a female party who had a dislocated hip. Officers arrived on scene and located the female laying on her right side on the bedroom floor. Gold Cross arrived as officers did and started an IV and pain meds. The female was lying on a rug, which officers and paramedics used to drag the woman to the cot. The female was then transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross.
11:29 a.m. Medical. Bantam Road. An officer was dispatched for a report of a female who had fallen off a chair and was in a lot of pain. The officer arrived on scene and located the female sitting on a bench next to the front door. The female stated she was dusting a mirror above the chair when she slipped in her stocking feet, striking her side on the chair. The female stated her pain was a seven out of 10 and her ribs clicked when she took in air. The officer administered oxygen and monitored the female until Gold Cross arrived on scene to take over the assessment.
