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 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.
Nov. 28
2:15 a.m. Road rage/warrant. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to a road rage call about a vehicle that had struck another vehicle and was following. An officer located both vehicles and cited the vehicle for reckless driving, failing to drive with care and failing to stop for an accident. During the investigation, the passenger in the suspect’s vehicle gave a false name to officers and was found to have an active warrant for her arrest. She was transported to Stearns County Jail.
Nov. 29
11:35 a.m. Vandalism. CR 120. An officer was dispatched to a person hitting a vehicle with a bat. Upon arrival the officers directed her to place the bat down and she complied. The woman was arrested for disorderly conduct and damage to property.
Nov. 30
11:15 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. An officer witnessed a vehicle speeding. The officer stopped the vehicle and discovered the driver did not have their license in possession. The driver was issued a warning for the infractions.
Dec. 1
11:10 p.m. Traffic stop. Division Street W. An officer assisted a Waite Park officer with a traffic stop and subsequent field sobriety tests. A driver with a revoked license was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. The individual was arrested by Waite Park police.
Dec. 2
12:10 a.m. Traffic stop. 41st Avenue N. An officer witnessed a vehicle driving without headlights on. Upon conducting the traffic stop the driver was unable to produce proof of insurance. The driver was cited for both infractions.
Dec. 3
4 p.m. Traffic stop. Hwy. 15. An officer witnessed a vehicle with expired tabs. During the stop, the officer saw an open container of alcohol in the back seat. The driver’s license was suspended. While taking the individual into custody and inventorying the vehicle, marijuana and paraphernalia were found. Driver was arrested and transported to Stearns County Jail.
Dec. 4
Midnight. Suspicious vehicle. 12th Street N. An officer witnessed a vehicle in a park parking lot after it had closed. The vehicle owner arrived and stated they were snowboarding at a nearby hill. The owner was advised that the park had closed and was asked to leave. The owner left without incident.
