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.
Aug. 30
11:09 a.m. Medical. 14th Avenue E. Officers were dispatched for a 30-year-old female passed out at a desk and having trouble breathing. Upon officer arrival on scene, the female was still passed out at her desk. When she awoke, she was having chest pains and breathing fast. Officers had the female slow her breathing and relax. Officers monitored the female’s condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene.
Aug. 31
12:38 a.m. Verbal. Third Street S. An unknown female caller was stating a male party put his hands on her. There were no other parties in the background and dispatch was unable to get anything further out of the female. Officers made contact with the female at her apartment. She stated she had invited an ex-girlfriend of the male she was seeing over. She then stated the male arrived and was upset the two women were together. He was verbally irate and then left with the old girlfriend. Officers advised the woman to call again if he returns.
2:40 p.m. Theft. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a shoplifter. Upon an officer’s arrival to the area, he observed a male who matched the description of the shoplifter. The officer detained the man and transported him back to Walmart in order to be identified as the shoplifter. The man was identified as not being the shoplifter but possibly being with the suspect as the crime occurred. The man denied any involvement and was released. The case will be reopened if the ID of the suspect becomes available.
Sept. 1
7:26 a.m. Burning complaint. Hi-Vue Drive. Officers received a call of an illegal burn. The caller reported garbage being burned. Upon officer arrival in the area, she observed black smoke. The officer met with the homeowner; he stated he was burning paper and “stuff.” The officer advised him he couldn’t burn paper in city limits, and he would need to put the fire out. He complied.
3:30 p.m. Medical. Brianna Drive. Officers were dispatched to an elderly female having fainting spells and being unstable on her feet. Upon officer arrival on scene, the female was sitting in a chair. She looked very tired; she stated when she attempted to get up, she became dizzy. The female also stated she had been on the go all day, and it was catching up with her. Her face was flushed. Officers started the woman on oxygen and that seemed to help her. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived, and she was transported to St. Cloud Hospital.
Sept. 2
2:46 a.m. Domestic. 11th Avenue E. Officers were dispatched for a domestic. The complainant stated her brother had hit her, and they were separated at that time. Upon officer arrival on scene, the pair were separated and interviewed separately by different officers. The female stated the argument began because of a previous issue that had occurred. She stated her brother began hitting her in her chest and arm areas while she was laying on her bed trying to sleep. She stated after some time, he left the room. The male stated he was the disciplinarian when his mother is not home. He stated he is very physical when it comes to enforcing the rules. Officers explained what is acceptable behavior in the household and advised the male to stay away from his sister. The female stated she didn’t feel safe at the residence. Officers transported her to another address in Sauk Rapids. The mother was contacted and notified of the incident.
11:37 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road/Central Park Boulevard. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle eastbound on Central Park Boulevard. As it approached the stop sign, a male was hanging out the back window and threw something toward the stop sign. All occupants in the vehicle were under 18 and out after curfew. The driver stated he was dropping off the passengers and then heading home. The officer spoke with the male who was hanging out the window, and he stated he had thrown a cookie at the stop sign and was apologetic. All were given verbal warnings and sent home.
Sept. 3
8:49 a.m. Noise complaint. Sartell Street W. Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a train near the old paper mill site that had been running all night the past few days. Officers made contact with the company that owns the train. They stated the train would be moving out of the area today.
11:50 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue N./Seventh Street N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle with its license plate light out and stopped the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer noticed a green leafy substance in the back seat. The officer asked the driver to step out. The officer discovered the substance was not marijuana. The driver was warned for the plate-light violation and released.
Sept. 4
8:49 a.m. Medical. First Street NE. Officers were dispatched to Country Manor Health Care Center in reference to an 87-year-old female who had fallen during the night and was now unable to move. Officers arrived on scene and met with the woman. She stated that because of her fall she had right groin pain. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene, and officers assisted with loading the patient. The female was transported to St. Cloud Hospital.
10:35 a.m. DWI. Pinecone Road S. Officers were dispatched to Little Duke’s in reference to a customer who had come in very confused, possibly intoxicated, and stumbling around. Officers took statements from a witness who stated she was working the register at the Little Duke’s when the male approached her register with groceries. She stated the male’s eyes were blood shot, he had slurred speech and appeared confused. The man also wanted to buy ice and firewood. The witness told the man she would be right out to assist him with loading the firewood and ice. She witnessed the man drive his pickup truck to where the firewood and ice were kept. The witness then called police due to the male’s behavior. The man was arrested for a third-degree DWI and transported to the Stearns County Jail. His vehicle was impounded.
Sept. 5
11:37 p.m. Public assist. CR 1/CR 120. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle stall as it attempted to travel around the roundabout. Vehicle was able to start after it died. The driver needed no further assistance.
