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 a crime.
Sept. 30
6:20 a.m. Medical. Third Street S. Officers were dispatched for an 84-year-old male who had fallen. Officers arrived on scene and located the male in the kitchen. He was uninjured. Officers monitored him until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene. Officers assisted paramedics in lifting the man to his feet.
9:30 a.m. Theft. Victory Avenue. Officers were dispatched for two security cameras stolen from a garage. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the complainant who stated around 4:15 a.m, a dark-colored truck stopped behind the new apartment building. There were two males seen on the camera footage before the cameras were removed. They appeared to be white males wearing hoodies, hats and face masks. The cameras are valued at $150 a piece. The incident continues to be under investigation.
Oct. 1
9:25 a.m. Drive-off. Riverside Avenue S. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with an employee who stated at around 9 a.m., he saw a female pumping gasoline. Her total bill came to $19.18, and she made no attempt to pay. The employee didn’t take note of the license plate of the vehicle, and video surveillance didn’t catch the incident.
9:05 p.m. Traffic stop. Hwy 15/CR 120. While finishing up a previous traffic stop, an officer observed a vehicle approach his location. The driver failed to move over for an emergency vehicle. The officer caught up with the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was issued a citation for the violation and released.
Oct. 2
4:36 a.m. Medical. Brianna Drive. An officer was dispatched for a 70-year-old female who had fallen and was bleeding from the head. Upon arrival, the officer located the woman lying on the floor next to her bed. She had a very small laceration on the left side of her head that was no longer bleeding. The woman was monitored until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived. She was lifted into her bed and was not transported to the hospital.
4:59 p.m. Traffic stop. Le Sauk Drive/Twin Rivers Court. An officer observed a vehicle drive past the road-closed signs and barricades by crossing into the northbound lane shoulder where there is an opening. The driver then exited onto Le Sauk Drive. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver stated he was local traffic because he was trying to get to the businesses. The officer explained the businesses are not located inside the road-closed section, therefore customers are not considered local traffic. The driver was issued a citation for the violation and released.
Oct. 3
6:20 p.m. Motorist assist. First Street NE/14 Avenue E. While on patrol, a reserve officer located a vehicle pulled over to the side of the road. The driver’s door was open, and a male could be partially seen outside the vehicle. The officer approached the driver who stated he was just putting water into the radiator of his vehicle. The reserve officer stood by and provided emergency lights until the driver was finished with the procedure.
Oct. 4
7:49 p.m. Medical. Brianna Drive. Officers were dispatched for an elderly male with head pain and shortness of breath. Officers located the male who was alert in the upstairs office. He stated his breathing was normal but had shooting pain from his neck up to his head. Officers monitored the man’s condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene.
Oct. 5
3:22 p.m. Accident. Park Avenue/First Street N.E. Officers were dispatched for a two-vehicle accident without injuries. Both drivers provided proof of insurance and valid driver’s licenses. Officers spoke to both drivers and concluded one vehicle turned in front of the other vehicle, causing the crash. The driver at fault admitted she should have waited for the other vehicle to pass before proceeding. Officers issued the driver a warning ticket for failure to yield.
