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 1
4:43 p.m. Agency assist. Oak Pond Drive. An officer was dispatched to assist Benton County with a caller making multiple 911 calls and hanging up. An attempt to locate the caller was unsuccessful and the officer cleared the call.
6:05 p.m. Medical. Brianna Drive. A report was made regarding an elderly male with a nosebleed that wouldn’t stop. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived at the same time as the officer and the paramedics said they would take care of him.
May 2
3:28 p.m. Gunshot. Fifth Avenue E. An officer was dispatched to a possible gunshot. Upon arrival, the officer was unable to locate any evidence of a gunshot and the officer cleared.
8:42 a.m. Suspicious items. Central Park. A report was made about several items found near a dumpster that could be used for a marijuana-growing operation. The owner was not located and the items were taken by the officer back to the police department.
5:45 p.m. Motorist assist. 14th Avenue E. An officer was dispatched to unlock a vehicle. The officer was able to unlock the vehicle. The officer advised the female her driver’s license was revoked and she should not be driving. She stated she knew and was going to have a coworker drive her to work.
May 3
1:05 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Sauk River Regional Park. City Hall received a report of a vehicle in the parking lot with all the doors open for some time. Upon the officer’s arrival, the officer did not find anything suspicious.
3:45 p.m. Suspicious person. CR 120. An officer was dispatched to check on a male party in the passenger seat of a vehicle, possibly huffing from a spray can. The officer was unable to locate the male or vehicle and cleared the call.
4:11 p.m. Identity theft. Riverside Avenue N. A report was made regarding a male receiving a call from an investigator from New Jersey. The investigator informed the caller someone opened a health-savings account in their name. Someone had also filed a tax return using the male’s social security number. An officer assisted the male with adding a fraud alert onto his name.
May 4
3:28 a.m. Fire. 15th Avenue N. While on patrol, an officer came across a small fire near a garbage can. Officers contacted the homeowner, who put out the fire.
2:56 p.m. Medical. Victory Avenue. Officers responded to a 911 call from a man who was having difficulty breathing and couldn’t get his oxygen tank working. An officer provided oxygen from their tank while another officer got the male’s tank working properly.
5:12 p.m. Agency assist. Riverside Avenue. A complaint was made regarding an intoxicated female who made comments she was going to drive her car. An officer found the intoxicated female sitting in the driver’s seat. She was transported to the ER for evaluation.
May 5
4:23 a.m. Suspicious activity. Finch Court. While on patrol, an officer found a car with a door open. The officer made contact with the homeowner, who checked the vehicle and secured the door.
5:24 p.m. Vehicle accident. First Street S./Pinecone Road. An officer was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident. A female driver rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped for traffic. There was minor damage to both vehicles.
10:38 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Mockingbird Loop. A report was made regarding a semi-truck parked and running for the past six to seven hours. An officer made contact with the owner, who left the refrigeration system running while he slept. The owner turned it down so it wasn’t so loud.
May 6
1:39 p.m. Theft. 10th Avenue N. A report was made by a male regarding 31 illegal transactions on a debit card charged by his ex-roommate, who was now in the service. With the advice of the county attorney’s office, the male made contact with the father of the service member, who agreed to pay the bills.
May 7
1:02 p.m. Suspicious activity. Victory Loop. A complaint was made by a female homeowner regarding an attic entrance that appeared to have been tampered with. An officer responded to the house and spoke to the husband, who had arrived and cleared the house.
9:13 p.m. Citizen contact. Rotary Park. While on patrol, an officer observed a male driving through the lawn. The officer spoke to the driver about his behavior and advised him it was not appropriate.
11:53 p.m. Open door. 10th Avenue N. While on patrol, an officer found an open door at a business. Officers cleared the building and attempted to make contact with the owner. The owner was unable to be contacted, so an officer left a message.
May 8
1:18 a.m. Driving while intoxicated. Pinecone Road S./Roberts Road. While on patrol, an officer noticed a vehicle driving across the center line. The officer stopped the vehicle and, after testing, determined the driver was intoxicated. The driver was transported to Stearns County Jail.
1:26 p.m. Medical. CR 120. A report was made regarding an unresponsive female who had been huffing in the bathroom of a local business. The female was transported to the emergency room by Gold Cross Ambulance. The female was cited for trespassing.
4:56 p.m. Vehicle accident. Hwy. 10/CR 40. A vehicle failed to yield and was struck by another vehicle, causing injuries. The second vehicle contained several Sartell residents.
11:06 p.m. Personal assist. Fifth Street N./Riverside Avenue. A complaint was made by a male saying he had mental-health issues and needed a place to stay for the night. An officer transported the male to the St. Cloud Hospital.
May 9
1:42 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Sauk River Regional Park. While on patrol, an officer spotted a suspicious vehicle parked after hours in a parking lot. The officer spoke to the driver and could smell the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the car. A vehicle search produced a black digital scale with small bits of green, leafy substance, which tested positive for marijuana. The driver was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia and a verbal warning for being in the park after hours.
2:25 a.m. Open door. Second Street S. While on patrol, an officer found a door to a business was unlocked. Officers cleared the business and the owner was contacted.
5:42 p.m. Drug use. CR 120. A complaint was made regarding a male smoking marijuana from a glass pipe in front of a store. The male was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
May 10
7:51 a.m. Theft from vehicle. CR 120. A report was made by a female about a purse being taken from an unlocked vehicle the previous night. An officer spoke to the female, investigated the theft and advised her to notify her bank.
3:14 p.m. Intoxicated person. Twin Rivers Court. A complaint was made about an intoxicated female wandering around in a store. Upon arrival, the officers spoke to the female, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
