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. 23
1:27 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Pinecone Road S. While on routine patrol, a reserve officer observed an occupied vehicle in the parking lot of a local business. Backup officers arrived on scene and discovered the man was sleeping in the parking lot. Officers advised the man he was not allowed to sleep in a public lot. The man left the area without incident.
10:20 p.m. Medical. 14th Avenue E. Officers were dispatched to a 60-year-old female who had collapsed. She stated to dispatch that her side hurt, and she believed this was caused by her appendix. Officers arrived on scene and located the woman near the restroom. Oxygen was administered until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on the scene.
Aug. 24
1:39 a.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a report of a juvenile male trying to open doors on vehicles. Officers arrived and located the individual in the area matching the description. The male admitted to pulling on door handles and looking for valuables in vehicles. He stated he hadn’t yet broken into any vehicles. Officers left the boy in the care of his parents.
Aug. 25
12:42 p.m. Medical. 2-½ Street N. Officers were dispatched for a 61-year-old female with extreme head pain. Officers arrived on scene with medical authorities. The female was distraught and vomited moments after officers’ arrival. Police started the female on oxygen. She was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross Ambulance.
Aug. 26
12:55 a.m. Public assist. First Avenue N./Eighth Street N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. The driver stated his headlights went out and thought he blew a fuse. Authorities assisted the man in an attempt to fix the vehicle, but they were unsuccessful. The vehicle was left in a parking lot, and the driver called for a ride.
8:34 p.m. Noise complaint. Nuthatch Avenue. Officers were dispatched for a report of loud music coming from a residence. Upon arrival, they discovered loud music coming from a vehicle parked at the residence. Officers spoke with the driver who stated he didn’t see it as an issue but turned the music down when asked to do so. Officers explained the nuisance and noise ordinance. The man stated he would keep it down.
Aug. 27
11:20 a.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed. The officer activated his front radar and locked the target vehicle in at 65 mph. The officer stopped the vehicle. The driver stated he was unaware of the speed limit. The officer advised the man the speed limit in that particular zone was 40 mph. The man was issued a citation for speed and subsequently released.
11:13 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. First Street N. While on routine patrol, a reserve officer located a vehicle in a park after hours. A male and female were seen emerging from the wooded park area. The two were advised of park hours and asked to leave. The pair left the park without incident.
Aug. 28
7:48 p.m. Driving complaint. Ninth Avenue N./2-1/2 Street N. Officers were dispatched for a report of a vehicle speeding through residential neighborhoods and rolling through stop signs. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle at the registered owner’s address. A young male was located in the driver seat of the vehicle. The male did not want to identify himself to officers. Police spoke with the male’s father who provided the male’s identification. The male was warned for his driving conduct and released.
Aug. 29
12:37 p.m. Traffic stop. 61st Avenue/CR 120. While on routine patrol and westbound on CR 120, an officer observed a vehicle directly in front of him following another vehicle at an unsafe distance. The officer stopped the driver and asked why he was tailgating. The driver stated the vehicle in front of him was not traveling at the posted speed limit. The driver was issued a citation for following too close and released.
