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.
Jan. 1
8 a.m. Collision. Fourth Avenue and Second Street N. There was a collision involving two vehicles. The officer assessed the individuals involved and noticed no signs of injury. Both vehicles were safe to drive. The officer advised the individuals to exchange information.
Jan. 2
8 p.m. Welfare check. CR 1. A 911 caller reported a person stumbling around who appeared to be intoxicated and wet. An officer searched the area for a person matching the description but did not locate anyone.
Jan. 3
7 p.m. No-contact-order violation. Seventh Street N. An officer was dispatched to a residence because a person feared another individual was violating their Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order. The person said they were receiving text messages from an individual, which violated the order. An assisting agency arrested the individual who sent the text messages and transported them to Stearns County Jail.
Jan. 4
8:30 a.m. Hit-and-run. CR 120. A local business reported a possible hit-and-run. The officer found there were no suspects or cameras on site. The complainant stated they needed a report for insurance purposes. The officer assisted with a report.
Jan. 5
8 p.m. Argument. Roberts Road. Officers were dispatched to an apartment complex for a verbal dispute that could become physical. Officers spoke to the individuals and determined no crimes were committed but advised the individuals to leave the complex. The officers advised the complainant to call if further issues came up.
Jan. 6
6:30 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road and Seventh Street N. An officer witnessed a vehicle speeding. The officer stopped the vehicle and the driver was cited.
Jan. 7
11 a.m. Fraud. Pine Siskin Avenue. Complainant attempted to mail a check to the city of Sartell. The bank called to verify information. It was found an individual attempted to cash the check in Minneapolis. Follow-up is in progress.
