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. 13
2:50 a.m. Suspicious activity. 13th Avenue S. Police were dispatched to investigate a loud group arguing in a parking lot. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with the parties who stated they were trying to help their intoxicated friend get into his apartment. No further action was taken.
1:42 p.m. Drugs. 18th Street N.W. A complainant called authorities reporting an occupant was smoking weed with children present. Upon arrival, police spoke with the occupant who stated they would never smoke in front of their children. No smell or indication of marijuana use was detected. There were no children present. The occupant was warned for their behavior, but no further action was taken.
Sept. 14
3:20 a.m. Suspicious activity. Benton Drive S. While on patrol, officers noticed an occupied vehicle running in the parking lot of a closed business. Police approached the vehicle and spoke with the occupants who were homeless. They stated they would move along.
Theft. 10th Street N. An employee of a local business stated during the course of the weekend, someone had stolen a variety of merchandise from three unlocked trailers on the property. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Sept. 15
9:09 a.m. Assist. Second Avenue S. Police called a female in regard to a stalking complaint. The female stated her cousin had been telling family members she had posted inappropriate pictures online. The complainant denied this, saying she does not post that kind of content. She also stated her cousin drives by her residence and stares at her. She was advised to apply for a restraining order.
2:45 p.m. Arrest. 10th Avenue N.E. Police were dispatched to the home of a suspect who had been charged with two misdemeanors. The female suspect was located, arrested and brought to the Stearns County Jail for further action.
Sept. 16
3:03 a.m. Detox. Third Avenue S. Complainant called police in regard to an intoxicated female who was lying in the middle of an apartment hallway. Upon arrival, authorities found the female sitting outside. She was transported to detox, as she had no identification or person to care for her.
5:28 p.m. Trespassing. First Street S. The store manager of a local business called police after identifying a woman in the store who had previously been issued a trespass notice. Upon arrival, the manager provided authorities with various photos of the woman inside the store. A few days later, police made contact with the woman who denied the previous trespassing notice. Although she left the store on her own, she denied the notice.
Sept. 18
Arrest. Summit Way. A complainant called authorities in regard to a heavily intoxicated woman. As a condition of her probation, the woman was not supposed to be drinking. She was located and transported to the Stearns County Jail for violating her probation.
Sept. 19
3:20 p.m. Medical. First Street S./Benton Drive. Police were dispatched after receiving a report of a bicyclist who had crashed his bike. Authorities located the man who had a minor cut on his earlobe. He denied medical attention and said he felt fine.
Sept. 20
Medical. Second Avenue N. Police were dispatched after receiving a report of a male who was believed to have been drugged at a local bar. Upon arrival, authorities observed the male rocking back and forth, appearing anxious and displaying strange behavior. He was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross paramedics.
12:02 a.m. Suspicious activity. Benton Drive N. A complainant called the police after noticing a suspicious male trying to open doors to vehicles and local businesses. The complainant was verbally threatened by the male after he followed the suspect on foot and asked what he was doing. When authorities arrived and checked the area, the suspect could not be found.
Sept. 21
3:17 a.m. Assist. 18th Street N.W. A Sauk Rapids officer was requested to make contact with the mother of a juvenile female. Her daughter had been taken into custody a few days prior, but authorities were unable to make contact with her mother. The officer arrived at the aforementioned address but could not make contact.
