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.
April 19
12:21 a.m. Suspicious activity. Le Sauk Drive. A complaint was made regarding a suspicious vehicle and activity in the parking lot of a hotel. Upon arrival, the hotel employee said she smelled marijuana smoke coming from the room that a male and female had checked into earlier. The male was not cooperative and both were asked to leave.
1:24 a.m. Agency assist. Benton Drive S. An officer assisted the Sauk Rapids Police Department after an armed robbery. The officer helped set up a perimeter but was advised the suspects had already left in a vehicle.
3:18 p.m. Theft in progress. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to a theft in progress at a business. Dispatch advised the officers a female, who was on foot, had taken a smart watch from a display. Upon arrival, the officers checked the area and were unable to locate the female. A stolen property report was filed.
4:27 p.m. Stall. Second Street S./CR 78. While on patrol, an officer observed a stalled vehicle. The officer spoke to the owner, who said it quit. The vehicle was leaking gas. The officer assisted with having the car towed to a garage.
April 2o
1:32 a.m. Unwanted. Evergreen Drive. A complaint was made regarding an uncooperative drunk male who would not leave after being asked to leave a business. He would not pay his tab and was arguing with staff. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the owner, who identified the man. The man was told to leave and officers waited with the man until a taxi arrived.
9:07 a.m. Medical. Frontier Avenue. An officer was dispatched to the residence of a 59-year-old male who was very unresponsive and who shared he did not want to go to the hospital. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the man’s sister, who stated he has a liver issue and his levels were off. The family wanted him to go to the hospital but he refused. Gold Cross Ambulance transported the man to the hospital.
10:07 a.m. Suspicious activity. 19th Street S. A complaint was made regarding a male driving around the parking lot of a business, getting out of his vehicle and appearing to be writing down car license-plate numbers. An officer checked the lot and area business lots and was unable to locate the vehicle.
6:50 p.m. Vandalism to vehicle. Second Street N.E. A complaint was made regarding a man’s ex-girlfriend, who flung her car door open into his truck as she was moving out. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to both individuals and the woman admitted to hitting the truck because she was angry but was not trying to damage it. The woman told the officer she was planning to pay for the damage.
April 21
5:29 a.m. 911 call. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to a health club for a member who was drinking a beer when he was working out. Upon arrival, the officers spoke with an employee who said he spoke to the man, saying it was unacceptable. The employee was advised to call if it happened again.
11:39 a.m. Vehicle accident. Pinecone Road S. An officer was dispatched to a three-vehicle accident in a parking lot. There were no injuries, but there was damage to the vehicles.
6:21 p.m. Theft from a vehicle. Second Street S. A complaint was made by a male regarding a part taken off his vehicle while he was inside a business. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the man and a stolen property report was completed. The officer spoke to employees and advised them to call if there was any talk within the business about the theft.
9:32 p.m. Medical alarm. 12th Avenue S. Officers were dispatched for a report of a woman who had fallen and could not get up. Upon arrival, the officers spoke to the woman, who said she was not injured but needed help getting up. An officer helped her up and officers cleared the scene.
April 22
2:10 a.m. Citizen contact. CR 78/Second Street S. While on patrol, an officer observed a male who was clearly intoxicated walking down the road. The officer gave the man a ride home.
5:20 p.m. Shoplifting. CR 120. A complaint was made regarding a female who entered the store and was ripping packages open and concealing them. She then purchased other items and did not pay for the concealed items. Upon arrival, the officer issued a citation for theft and advised the woman she needed to appear in court.
9:25 p.m. Extra patrol. Third Avenue N. A complaint was made regarding frequent house parties with loud music at a house in the neighborhood. An extra patrol request was documented.
11:15 p.m. Noise. Third Avenue N. While on patrol, an officer checked a residence for a possible noise violation. The officer could hear music and talking three houses down from the residence. The officer made contact with a group of 12 people and advised them of the noise ordinance. The people agreed to keep the noise down for the evening.
April 23
12:54 a.m. Intoxicated person. Fifth Avenue E. A complaint was made by a cab driver regarding a male trying to get a female out of a taxi to go inside with him. Both were intoxicated and the cab driver stated the male didn’t appear to know the female’s name. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to both parties and observed they were both intoxicated. The female could not tell the officer where she lived and the male kept telling her to come inside with him. Officers were able to contact one of the woman’s brothers and she was transported to his house.
2:34 a.m. Agency assist. Eighth Street N./27th Avenue N. An officer was dispatched to assist Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies with a vehicle pursuit westbound on CR 4. The officer found the car on the shoulder of the road, facing in the wrong direction. The vehicle appeared to have lost control and crashed. The driver’s side door was open, the vehicle was running and there was damage to the passenger side. Additional units arrived and a perimeter was established. A K9 was used in the search but after a few hours, the search was called off and officers cleared the call.
10:55 a.m. Vehicle accident. Edinburgh Street. An officer was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident with no injuries in front of a residence. Upon arrival, the officer learned a driver had misjudged the distance and backed into another vehicle. The officer photographed the damage and cleared the call.
7:58 p.m. Driving complaint. Second 1/2 Street and Fifth Avenue N. A complaint was made regarding two males on motorcycles racing down the street doing wheelies. Upon arrival, the officer located the motorcycles parked on the street in front of a residence. The officer spoke to one of the drivers about their unsafe driving conduct and the other driver was not located.
April 24
3:14 a.m. Dog complaint. Fifth Avenue E. A complaint was made regarding a barking dog in a neighboring apartment. Upon arrival, the officer could hear a dog barking and spoke to the caller, who said this was an ongoing problem. A citation was prepared and sent to the owners.
9:58 a.m. Theft from a vehicle. Sartell Lane. A complaint was made regarding property being taken from a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller, who stated property was taken out of two vehicles parked in their driveway the night before. A stolen property report was filed.
4:11 p.m. Theft from a vehicle. Sixth Avenue E. A complaint was made regarding property being taken from a vehicle the previous night. The caller stated he believed the vehicle was left unlocked by accident. A stolen property report was filed.
8:53 p.m. Fire call. Seventh Street N. A complaint was made regarding a motorcycle that was on fire. Upon arrival, the officers found a moped that had caught fire but was extinguished. The fire eepartment arrived on scene to investigate the cause.
April 25
8 a.m. Suspicious person. Seventh Street N. A complaint was made regarding an elderly male with a backpack standing outside the front doors of the high school. An officer called the school resource officer and informed him of the suspicious person. Upon arrival, the officers determined the man was a substitute teacher.
1:20 p.m. Domestic. Riverside Avenue S./Heritage Drive. A 911 call was placed by a female on a cell phone stating she needed help and her boyfriend was trying to run her over. Officers arrived on scene and did not see any suspicious activity or anyone flagging them down. The female was located and she stated she got into an argument with her boyfriend and he threatened to run her over. The female said she was not touched and declined to pursue charges. The female was transported home by an officer.
3:39 p.m. Assist person. CR 120. While on patrol, an officer was approached by a male in the parking lot of a local business. He said he needed police assistance inside, where he and his wife were trying to return a TV and employees were refusing to give him his money back. The officer found both were upset and raising their voices because the business employee wanted to check the serial number on the TV and the box. Eventually, an employee checked the serial number per store policy and the refund was provided.
April 26
7:15 a.m. Medical alarm. Greenwood Lane. Officers were dispatched to a medical alarm triggered by an elderly female. Upon arrival, an officer entered the house, which was unlocked, and announced “police” multiple times but was unable to locate anyone. The officer noticed one vehicle was gone and attempted to make phone contact. No contact was made and the officer cleared the call.
2:34 p.m. Vehicle accident. 12th Street N./Riverside Avenue N. An officer was dispatched to a motor-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, the officer determined there were no injuries and one car had run into the back of another while stopped for a school bus. One of the cars did sustain heavy damage and was towed. Both drivers were given a copy of the accident exchange form and the officer cleared the call.
4:50 p.m. Suspicious activity. 15th Avenue N. A complaint was made by a homeowner about finding two dead black birds on a previous day and a dead rabbit in the same spot. The cause of death for the birds and rabbit was unknown and the caller wanted it documented.