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.
Sept. 12
6:11 a.m. Medical. Victory Loop. Officers were dispatched in reference to a 60-year-old, diabetic male who was possibly going into shock. Upon officer arrival on scene, the male was awake but unable to answer officer’s questions. Officers checked the man’s blood sugar, which was 57. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene and treated the male’s low blood sugar.
11:09 a.m. Medical. Fifth Street N.E. Officers were dispatched in reference to a male who had fallen off a ladder and was now bleeding. Officers arrived on scene and located the male in his garage. The male was attempting to get an item from the garage rafters when he fell and struck his head. Officers placed a gauze pad on the back of his head and a C-collar was placed on him as well. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene and transported the male to St. Cloud Hospital.
Sept. 13
12:21 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Pinecone Road S. While on routine patrol, an officer witnessed a vehicle pull behind House of Pizza and turn all of its lights off. Due to recent thefts in the area, the officer got out of his squad and observed the occupants for several minutes. The driver saw a lighter being lit several times and could hear the occupants coughing. The officer approached the vehicle and could smell a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside. The driver handed the officer a small glass one-hit pipe and a metal container containing a small amount of marijuana. The driver then stated there was nothing else in the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and located another one-hit pipe. The driver stated everything belonged to him. The driver was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and released.
12:31 p.m. Open door. Third Street N.E. Officers were dispatched in reference to a house that had doors that appeared to be kicked open. Officers arrived on scene and cleared the house of any persons. It appeared the house didn’t have anyone living in it; it appeared vacant. Officers secured all doors on the house.
11:06 p.m. Traffic stop. Sunset Avenue. While on routine patrol, an officer ran a plate on a vehicle, and the plate came back expired as of February. The officer stopped the vehicle and informed the driver the reason for the stop to which he admitted he knew the registration was expired but claimed he had just purchased the vehicle. The driver was issued a citation for the violation and released.
