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 a crime. This information is submitted by the Sartell Police Department.
April 12
1:43 p.m. Vagrancy. 300 block of Riverside Avenue S. Officers were dispatched to a report of a campsite set up on the riverbank and people throwing garbage into the river. Officers spoke with the individuals at the campsite who said they were homeless. The individuals said they were cleaning up and in the process of moving their things to another location. Officers advised them to stop loitering and they left the area.
3:07 p.m. Traffic accident. 200 block of Riverside Avenue S. Officers were dispatched for a vehicle that had crashed into a light pole at a local business. The driver of the vehicle said they had put their vehicle in reverse and backed into the light pole, causing it to fall over. Officers assisted the business with gathering information and the business said they would take care of the damage with the driver of the vehicle. No further assistance was needed from police.
April 13
4:12 p.m. Verbal domestic. Perimeter Driver. Officers were dispatched for a verbal domestic disturbance between a 13-year-old juvenile and their mother. The mother asked another person to call 911 for help. Prior to officer’s arrival, the juvenile walked away from the residence but was later located by police and returned home. Officers spoke with both parties involved about respect and listening to parents.
11:47 p.m. Traffic stop. 15th Street S./Mockingbird Loop. While on patrol, an officer located a person riding a homemade motorcycle on the roadway. There was no lights or registration on the vehicle and the operator was not wearing any eye protection. The officer advised the operator of the violations and said they needed to walk the motorcycle back home.
April 14
9:12 p.m. Juvenile party. 11th Street S. Officers were dispatched to a residence for a loud-party complaint. Officer located multiple juveniles inside the residence who were consuming alcohol. The juveniles were issued citations for minor consumption and their parents/guardians were contacted. The juveniles were released to their parents/guardians.
11:17 p.m. Loud party. Huntington Drive. Officers were dispatched to a residence for loud music and people talking loudly. Officers arrived and spoke with the individuals who said they were outside in a hot tub with music playing but had shut it down and gone inside prior to officer’s arrival. The individuals were advised of the complaint and asked to keep the music down.
April 15
12:08 a.m. DWI. 2600 block of Seventh Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to the area for a possibly intoxicated driver operating a motor vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and the driver failed field sobriety testing. The driver was arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI and blew a breathalyzer of .08 or more within two hours. The person was transported to jail without incident.
10:55 a.m. Traffic stop. First Street NE/12th Avenue E. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle displaying expired registration. Upon further investigation, it was determined the driver had a revoked driver’s license and no proof of insurance in the vehicle. The driver was issued a citation for driving after revocation, expired registration and no proof of insurance. The driver was told to find another person to drive their vehicle for them.
April 16
9:03 a.m. DWI. CR 120. Officers were dispatched for a report of a person who had consumed a large amount of alcohol and then left a residence in a motor vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and the driver failed field sobriety testing. The driver blew a breathalyzer of .20 on a poor breath sample. Once at the police department, the driver refused to complete an official breath test. The driver was arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI and third-degree test refusal. The driver was transported to jail without incident.
7:03 p.m. Assist other agency. 50th Avenue. Officers were dispatched to assist another agency with a vandalism-in-progress call. Officer arrived in the area and set up a perimeter. Officers located multiple juveniles who were spray-painting buildings in the area. The juveniles were identified and their information was given to the primary agency for charges of criminal damage to property. The juveniles were released to their parents/guardians.
April 17
5:01 p.m. Stolen vehicle. Hi-Vue Drive. Officers were dispatched for a report of a vehicle that had been stolen from a residence. The vehicle was said to have been locked and no keys inside. Later in the evening, officers from another law-enforcement agency located the vehicle being driven by a person and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and was later located, identified and arrested. The vehicle was returned to the owners.
6:28 p.m. Traffic accident. 200 block of Pinecone Road S. Officers were dispatched for a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash. It was determined the driver of the vehicle failed to yield for a juvenile who was riding their bike in the crosswalk, attempting to cross the roadway. The juvenile suffered minor injuries and did not seek medical attention. The driver of the vehicle was issued a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
April 18
5:06 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 120/ 50 Avenue While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was locked in on radar at 67 mph in a 45-mph zone. When the officer activated emergency lights and sirens, the vehicle did not stop. The driver pulled into a nearby business, exited the vehicle and began to walk away. The officer was able to stop the driver on foot and advised him/her to return to their vehicle. The driver was issued a citation for speed and no proof of insurance in the vehicle.
8:04 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue N./First Street N. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was locked in on radar at 52 mph in a 30-mph zone. Upon further investigation, it was determined the driver had a suspended license. The driver was issued a citation for driving after suspension and no proof of insurance in the vehicle. The driver was allowed to park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot and advised to have someone come to drive the vehicle.
