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. 9
3:14 a.m. Traffic stop. Second Street S. While on routine patrol an officer observed a female driver he knew didn’t have a driver’s license. The officer stopped the driver and she admitted she didn’t have a driver’s license or proof of insurance. The officer issued a citation for the violations.
4:39 p.m. Accident. Pinecone Road/CR 120. Officers were dispatched for a two-vehicle accident with no injuries. Upon arrival, the two vehicles were parked along side of Pinecone Road. Officers had the vehicles move to a safer location on 23rd Street S. Both vehicles had been westbound on CR 120 approaching Pinecone Road. The first vehicle had slowed at the yield sign to merge north onto Pinecone Road. The second vehicle didn’t see the first vehicle slow and rear-ended it. The accident resulted in minor damage to both vehicles. Officers issued an information exchange form and explained it to the drivers.
Aug. 10
3:12 a.m. Medical. Third Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a 79-year-old male with chest pains. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the male who stated he was currently wearing a monitor for an irregular heartbeat. He stated his breathing was fine and an officer checked his pulse which was normal. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived and took over care.
10:16 a.m. Motorist assist. Connecticut Avenue S. Officers were dispatched to HealthPartners for a vehicle unlock. The woman stated she had accidentally locked her 19-month-old son in her car. Officers arrived on scene and observed the child in the back seat. The child looked sweaty but in good condition. Officers were able to unlock the passenger side door.
4:30 p.m. Burning complaint. Riverside Avenue N. Offices were dispatched for burning garbage. Officers arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from a 55-gallon drum. There were no visible flames. Officers made contact with the homeowner who stated he was burning grass clippings. Officers advised the man he was not allowed to burn grass clippings inside city limits. Officers stood by as the man put out the fire.
Aug. 11
10:52 p.m. Medical. Bridgeport Drive. Officers were dispatched for a 43-year-old female with pain. Officers arrived on scene and met with the woman. She stated her body hurt because of her arthritis. Officers stood by and monitored her condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived. She was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital.
Aug. 12
3:57 a.m. Open door. Seventh Avenue N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed an open garage service door. The light inside the garage was on. Officers checked the garage and everything seemed in order. Officers attempted to make contact with the residents but were unable. The door was pulled closed.
5:56 p.m. Accident. Pinecone Road S./Roberts Road. Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the roundabout at Pinecone Road S and Scout Drive. The vehicles had pulled into the parking lot of Coborn’s Liquor to get out of traffic. Both vehicles were northbound on Pinecone Road South when one of the vehicles merged into the other vehicle’s lane, causing the accident. One of the drivers complained of head pain. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene and checked the driver out. Photos of the damage were taken, and an accident exchange form was issued.
Aug. 13
4:12 a.m. Medical. Brianna Drive. Officers were dispatched for an elderly male who had fallen and was now bleeding from the forehead. Officers arrived on scene and located the man on the floor next to his bed. He stated he had fallen on his way back to bed from the bathroom. Officers observed a rug burn injury to the man’s forehead. Officers assisted the man to his bed and monitored his condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived.
Aug. 14
12:48 a.m. Fire alarm. Seventh Avenue S. Officers were dispatched to Heritage Village Apartments. Officers arrived on scene and observed the fire alarm in the third-floor community room going off. Officers discovered the alarm was caused by an e-cigarette. The Sartell Fire Department reset the alarm.
12:47 p.m. Welfare check. Troop Drive. Officers were dispatched originally for a welfare check called in by a neighbor. Officers arrived on scene and met with a male party. He stated his girlfriend has anxiety attacks and he had been trying to calm her down. He stated nothing physical occurred and she had now left for work. Officers made contact with the girlfriend and she corroborated his story.
Aug. 15
1:49 a.m. Noise complaint. 15th Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to a report of loud music. Upon arrival, officers could hear loud music coming from the residence. Officers also observed several younger- looking males and females inside. Officers knocked at the door and all of them rushed down stairs except for the homeowner’s son. He came to the door. Officers advised him he needed to turn the music off for the night and he complied.
3:25 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road N. While on routine patrol and traveling south on Pinecone Road N., an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Radar indicated the vehicle was traveling 57 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The officer stopped the vehicle for the violation. The officer made contact with the driver who stated he knew he was traveling too fast. The driver was issued a citation for speed and released.
