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.
Aug. 23
1:57 a.m. Animal complaint. Hwy 10/CR 3. Police were dispatched after receiving a report of a dog standing in a roadway. Upon arrival, the dog was located but would not respond to authorities. The sheriff’s office was alerted of the situation.
11:01 a.m. Damaged property. Benton Drive N. A male complainant called police after discovering someone had damaged his mailbox. The area around the mailbox was observed, but no evidence was collected. No further action was taken.
11:24 a.m. Damaged property. Benton Drive. While recording the above report, police observed another mailbox that appeared to be damaged in the same fashion. No one was at the residence.
Aug. 24
12:42 p.m. Lost property. Benton Drive N. Police responded to a male caller who stated his license plate was either missing or stolen. No evidence was found, but the plate was entered as stolen.
Aug. 25
Open door. 5th Street N. While on patrol, police found a garage door standing open on a vacant residency. The area was secured.
Aug. 26
3:21 a.m. Suspicious activity. 13th Street N. A caller reported he thought he heard kids outside his building, trying to get in. He requested the area be checked. Nothing was found.
Dispute. 2nd Avenue N. A male complainant called police after being yelled at by the owner of a local eatery. The complainant told police he has high blood pressure and the incident could have potentially killed him. He wanted police to talk to the owner of the restaurant, although nothing he had done was against the law. Police called the owner out of courtesy and learned the complainant was speaking loudly about political issues and was asked to leave as he was bothering other patrons. No further action was taken.
10:47 p.m. Gunshot. N. River Avenue. Police were dispatched after receiving reports of a single gunshot at a local park. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with several people in the park area who stated the gunshot came from a nearby softball field. Police made contact with two individuals near the field. They denied shooting anything off and stated they did not hear anything.
Aug. 27
Arrest. Summit Avenue N./2nd Street N. An off-duty officer informed authorities that a warranted criminal was walking at the aforementioned address. The female he was with was also a warranted criminal. Police arrived on the scene, arresting both suspects. They were transported to the Stearns County Jail for further action.
7:39 a.m. Alarm. Stearns Drive. Police were dispatched after an alarm began going off at a local business. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with the owner of the business who stated he was contacting the alarm company as he has been experiences problems with it not working correctly.
Aug. 28
5:23 a.m. Burglary. 4th Avenue S. A female complainant called authorities after hearing noises in her residence and finding two of her windows forced open. Upon arrival, police cleared the residence and took photographs of the windows that had been tampered with. No suspects have been determined at this time.
Aug. 29
7:25 a.m. Medical. 10th Avenue NE. Police responded to an elderly male who was short of breath and experiencing chest pain. Gold Cross arrived at the scene moments later, transporting the man to the hospital for further assistance.
Civil disturbance. Skyview Drive. A male complainant called police after a disagreement between him and family members who had been previously living with him. According to the complainant, the parties involved had exchanged a heated argument. Afterward, the complainant stated his family members had taken some of his property when leaving. He stated he is getting the locks changed and will alert police if they show up again.
Aug. 30
12:15 a.m. Damaged property. North Benton Drive. While on patrol, an officer was flagged down by a female driver. She had previously reported her van had been stolen and was interested in knowing if anything further had been discovered. The officer informed her nothing further had been found at this time.
Aug. 31
Damaged property. Summit Avenue N. A male complainant called authorities after discovering someone had spray-painted graffiti on the water tower. He provided a photo for reference. No suspects have been found.
4:50 p.m. Trespassing. Perennial Court NE. A complainant called authorities after seeing some younger children at a nearby property that had been foreclosed on. Upon arrival, police were met by the parents of the children, who appeared to be handling the situation. No further action was taken.
Sept. 2
4:55 a.m. Disturbance. 3rd Avenue S. Police were dispatched after receiving a call of some sort of argument occurring in a nearby apartment. Upon arrival, police made contact with the parties. The female stated she was having issues with sleep and was upset with her roommate who was able to sleep. Both denied any physical altercation had taken place. They were advised to keep their noise level down.
10:13 p.m. Disturbance. 2nd Avenue S. Police were dispatched after receiving a report of a male who was disruptive and intoxicated. Upon arrival, the male had returned to his room and was now quiet. No further action was taken.
Sept. 3
3:58 a.m. Medical. 2nd Avenue N. A female called the police, stating she had a severe migraine and wanted to be transported to the emergency room. Per request, authorities took the woman to the hospital for further treatment.
Sept. 4
11:32 a.m. Fire. Quarry Road. Police responded to a report of a house fire. Upon arrival, authorities cleared the residence and spoke with the homeowner. She stated she had been cooking corn dogs in oil when the oil started on fire and spread very quickly.
4:18 p.m. Arrest. Broadway Avenue S./Sixth Street S. Police received information that a warranted criminal had been spotted. Police found the female who was accompanied by another warranted criminal. Both were arrested on charges of illegal drug use and driving while having their licenses suspended. One suspect was transported to the Benton County Jail while the other was taken to the Stearns County Jail for further action.
Sept. 5
1:50 p.m. Agency assist. 8th Avenue S. Officers assisted the St. Cloud Police Department in verifying the death of a male person. Authorities made contact with the male’s daughter who subsequently identified him.
6:30 p.m. Informational. Police were advised to contact a certain female in regards to stolen items. Authorities left several voicemails with the woman. No further action was taken.