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.
Sept. 27
12:50 p.m. Medical. 11 Street N. Police were dispatched to a women with a bloody nose that would not stop. While en route, Gold Cross paramedics told authorities they were not needed. No further action was taken.
Sept. 28
Suspicious vehicle. Osauka Road N.E. Officers observed a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the roadway. The car was unoccupied and parked legally, so no action was taken.
8:48 p.m. Drive-off. Benton Drive S. Police responded to a claim of an individual who had driven off without paying for his gasoline. Authorities ran several combinations of the license-plate number provided but were unable to determine a match. No further action has been taken at this time.
Sept. 29
9:59 a.m. Medical. 13th Street N. Authorities responded to a female who had fallen and was experiencing pain. Upon arrival, Gold Cross ambulance had arrived. The area was cleared.
10:21 p.m. Verbal warning. Second Street S./Benton Drive S. Police observed a vehicle traveling in the dark with no headlights. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver stated she had just gotten a new car and did not know how to use the new features. She was issued a warning.
Sept. 30
8:36 p.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue N. Police responded to a male who was experiencing congestive heart failure. Authorities assisted Gold Cross paramedics. The patient was transported to St. Cloud Hospital for further medical attention.
10:14 p.m. Suspicious person. Second Avenue S. Officers responded to a phone call from a complainant who stated a suspicious person had come to her door. Upon arrival, police spoke with the woman who stated someone had knocked on her door. The individual was a male, wearing a black ski mask. The complainant requested extra patrol as there had been some recent suspicious activity happening in the area.
Oct. 1
1:52 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Golden Spike Road N.E. While on routine patrol, officers observed two vehicles parked at a closed gas station. Officers made contact with the vehicles’ drivers who stated they had recently left the Golden Spike races and stopped to visit with each other. Everything appeared fine. The area was cleared.
