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. 15
2:45 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Le Sauk Drive. An employee of a business called in a suspicious vehicle sitting by the back entrance of the building. An officer located the vehicle. The vehicle was occupied by four individuals, one with warrants. The other three parties were told to leave. The individual with warrants was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail.
Jan. 16
3:45 p.m. Tobacco violation. Pinecone Road N. A School Resource Officer was informed of a student possessing a vape on school property. The officer then witnessed the student with the vape. There will be school consequences and school administration notified the minor’s parents.
Jan. 17
9:45 a.m. Fraud. Lowell Lane. A complainant stated someone used their credit card for unauthorized purchases. An officer worked with the complainant to cancel the transactions. The complainant was not sure how the individual had access to their card number. Complainant wanted the officer to talk to the individual.
Jan. 18
11 p.m. Lift assist. 19th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a residence to assist an individual who had fallen and was unable to get up. Officers helped the individual back onto their feet. Minor scratches were noted but the individual showed no signs of serious injuries.
Jan. 19
9 a.m. Intoxicated person. Lowell Lane. Officers were dispatched to a residence after a complainant called 911 and stated they were being assaulted. The officers separated the two parties and found the complainant to be intoxicated. The two parties were told to stay separated.
Jan. 20
11:45 a.m. Agency assist. Hwy. 15 and CR 29. Officers assisted surrounding agencies at a collision by providing medical assistance and traffic control.
Jan. 21
2:30 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 29 and 14th Avenue E. An officer witnessed a vehicle with a brake light out. The driver was cited for the infraction.
