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 crime.
May 18
6:06 a.m. Vehicle accident. CR 120/50th Avenue. An officer was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident in a roundabout. One vehicle attempted to change lanes in the roundabout and hit the other vehicle. There were no injuries and an accident report was completed.
2:29 p.m. Medical. Connecticut Avenue S. Officers responded to a 911 medical call at the St. Cloud Medical Group. A child, who had been sick with a fever, started to have a seizure. Gold Cross Ambulance responded and transported the child to the hospital.
11:21 p.m. Medical. Scout Drive. Officers responded to a 911 medical call for a female experiencing a possible heart attack. Upon arrival, an officer provided the female with oxygen until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived and transported her to the hospital.
May 19
4:52 p.m. Intoxicated person. Riverside Avenue S. While on patrol, an officer observed a male walking down the street who appeared to be intoxicated. The male was transported back to his residence.
11:26 p.m. Domestic. Riverside Avenue S. A report was made by a female that her husband was getting violent with her. The caller was uncooperative to dispatchers and officers. Officers spoke to both the caller and her husband and cleared the call.
May 20
2:12 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Seventh Street N. While on patrol, an officer found a vehicle with the trunk open. There was property in the trunk and it didn’t look suspicious. The area was checked for any suspicious activity and the officer cleared the call.
7:17 a.m. Suspicious activity. Knottingham Drive. A report was made by a homeowner who he found a broken bong at the end of his driveway. The caller stated he has had three prior vandalism incidents at his residence. Information was passed on to the school resource officer.
May 21
12:40 a.m. Suspicious smell. Riverside Avenue N. A report was made about three people in a park possibly smoking marijuana. An officer checked the area after clearing another call and was unable to locate anyone.
7:42 p.m. Gun complaint. 11th Avenue E. Officers were dispatched to investigate a complaint by a caller stating someone had pulled a pistol on him. The caller approached another resident’s apartment after being told his car exhaust was too loud. The resident (with valid permit to carry) opened the door with his gun in hand, pointed downward. The officers spoke to both parties and advised them on how to handle the situation peacefully.
9:48 p.m. Intoxicated driver. Seventh Street N. An officer was dispatched to a report of an intoxicated driver. The driver was stopped, tested and found to be just under the legal limit. The officer had the man find another driver to drive his car.
May 22
1:44 a.m. Intoxicated person. Second Street S. A taxi cab pulled into the police department parking lot for assistance. A male passenger had vomited in the cab. The male paid for the damages and the officer allowed him to walk across the street to his apartment.
1:07 p.m. Burglary. Riverside Avenue. A report was made about a lock broken off the door of a storage unit and items being taken. A list of stolen items (totaling about $1,880) was recorded; the area was photographed and the locking mechanism was taken as evidence. A stolen property report was filed.
May 23
12:33 a.m. Alarm. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Upon arrival, officers found an open door, entered the building and found all to be normal. An employee arrived, secured the door and reset the alarm.
7:15 p.m. Motorist assist. Fourth Avenue S. An officer was dispatched to unlock a vehicle. The officer was able to unlock the vehicle and told the driver her license plates were impounded for alcohol. The female stated her attorney told her not to hand in her plates. The officer advised her she would be issued a citation if she was found driving the vehicle.
11:13 p.m. Property damage. Riverside Avenue N. While on patrol, an officer found damage to property and nobody around. A report was made to city maintenance.
May 24
Search warrant. CR 1, Le Sauk Township. A Sartell homeowner was arrested for harboring a fugitive. The fugitive, wanted for second-degree assault, was identified and taken into custody.
6:30 a.m. Fire alarm. Pinecone Road N. Officers were dispatched to a report of a fire alarm on the third floor of a building. There was no smoke or fire and the fire marshal was able to reset the alarm.
10:29 a.m. Intoxicated person. Third Street S. A report was made by a female who stated her husband had been drinking for five days and went out onto the balcony to have a cigarette and fell. Officers made contact with the man, who was transported by Gold Cross Ambulance to the hospital.
3:29 a.m. Suspicious person. Edinburgh Street. A report was made regarding two males who approached a homeowner asking to check their cable box, then asked to use the bathroom and for a glass of water. Officers located the two males after they left the residence and found out they worked for Dish Network and had a Minneapolis solicitor permit. They were told to stop until they filled out a city application.
