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.
Dec. 5
10:20 p.m. Intoxicated person. 16th Street S. Officers received a call from a concerned citizen about someone knocking on their door and was not expecting anyone that evening. Upon arrival, a taxi service was noticed dropping off an intoxicated person at the residence. Officers took the intoxicated person to detox.
Dec. 6
10:25 p.m. Gunshot. Second Avenue NE. Officers were dispatched to a report of a gunshot at a residence. The owner of the residence had contacted police to say a firearm accidently discharged in the home. The officers investigated the gunshot and found the round had not left the home. The owner showed no signs of alcohol or impairment. The officers advised to have the weapon looked at by a gunsmith.
Dec. 7
8 p.m. Domestic assault. Third Street S. Officers were called by an individual stating they had been bitten by someone. Officers found the residence appeared to have had a serious altercation in it. One individual had multiple signs of injuries. The other individual was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail.
Dec. 8
3:15 a.m. Crash. CR 120. Officers were called to the scene of a vehicle that had crashed. The driver stated they were traveling too fast while exiting the roadway and because of bald tires lost control. The officer cited the individual for careless driving.
Dec. 9
10:30 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue N. An officer witnessed a vehicle driving without its headlights on. The officer stopped the vehicle and the driver failed to provide proof of insurance. The officer gave a warning for both of the infractions.
Dec. 10
1 p.m. Warrant. Highview Drive. A concerned citizen contacted law enforcement about another individual who had a warrant for their arrest. The individual in question did have a warrant for their arrest. Officers arrived and arrested the individual with the warrant.
Dec. 11
3 p.m. Traffic stop. Hwy. 15. An officer saw a vehicle with expired tabs. The driver stated they did not have a valid driver’s license. The driver could not produce valid insurance either. The officer then discovered the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The driver was arrested and transported to Stearns Count Jail for the warrant and cited for the other infractions.