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.
Oct. 25
4:20 a.m. Noise complaint. Third Avenue S. An anonymous complainant called police after people close by had been partying in their garage all night. Police made contact, advising them to keep their noise down in the future.
Oct. 26
1:35 a.m. Suspicious activity. Third Avenue N./Seventh Street N. A caller informed police of a suspicious vehicle and driver he had never seen before near his residence. Authorities were able to locate the vehicle. The driver could not be found. The area was checked, but nothing suspicious was found.
Oct. 27
6:08 a.m. Burglary. Eighth Street N. A complainant called authorities after his garage had been broken into sometime during the night. A generator, chainsaw and rifle all appeared to be missing. No evidence or suspects have been determined as of yet.
1:43 p.m. Animal complaint. Third Street N. Police received a call from a complainant stating there were two large dogs wandering around the neighborhood. He was not sure who they belonged to. He stated he will call again if he sees them.
Oct. 28
3:25 p.m. Arrest. Fourth Avenue N. Police arrested a Rice man for a felony warrant. He was transported to the Benton County Jail for further action.
Oct. 29
1:52 a.m. Domestic. First Street S. Police were summoned after a complainant called, stating there was a female in her residence who was refusing to leave. Upon arrival, authorities met with the woman who was very irritated. She also had in her possession the complainant’s phone. After being escorted out of the apartment, she appeared to be manic, but eventually left the property.
Oct. 30
Assist. Skyview Drive. Sauk Rapids Police were asked by the St. Cloud Police Department to check the aforementioned address for an intoxicated driver with children in the vehicle. Prior to arrival, the vehicle had been located in Waite Park.
Oct. 31
6:47 p.m. Traffic accident. Summit Avenue S. A driver was backing up into a parking lot. Another vehicle, unsure of what the driver was doing, slowed down. As the vehicle went to pass, the trailer attached to the driver’s car hit the vehicle, damaging the front side panel.
7:55 p.m. Assist. Second Avenue N. Police were dispatched to a local gas station to assist a female who needed help getting to her destination. Upon arrival, authorities assisted the woman by giving her directions.
