If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should 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 crimes.
Dec. 11
1:37 a.m. Vehicle in ditch. 2nd Avenue. While on patrol, an officer noticed a vehicle stuck in the ditch. The officer provided safety lights while the vehicle was removed.
7:35 p.m. Suspicious activity. 6th Street N. A report was made regarding a resident hearing his front door open and close. Officers checked the residence and found no one inside.
Dec. 12
3:33 p.m. Theft. 4th Avenue N. A report was made regarding several items being taken from an unlocked garage.
8:45 p.m. Burglary. Sunset Avenue. A report was made regarding an adult male breaking into a residence and taking numerous items. The male was located and placed under arrest without incident.
Dec. 13
8:09 p.m. Juvenile problem. Sartell bridge. A report was made regarding juvenile males throwing rocks off the bridge. Officers arrived and were not able to locate anyone in the area.
5:02 p.m. Suspicious activity. Riverside Avenue. Several reports were made regarding a bus traveling with “Call 911” as a message on the board. It was found to be a training bus and the message was taken down.
Dec. 14
12:24 a.m. Traffic stop. Heritage Drive. A vehicle was witnessed failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver admitted to failing to stop. He was issued a citation and released.
8:43 p.m. Assist. Pinetree Court. A report was made regarding smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide alarm consistently beeping for an unknown reason. An officer arrived and could not get a detectable reading for carbon monoxide. The alarms were found to be more than 10 years old and needed to be replaced.
Dec. 15
4:25 a.m. Domestic. Perimeter Drive. An emergency call was placed stating an adult male and female were physically fighting. Officers arrived and found evidence showing a physical argument. The adult male was placed under arrest without further incident.
Dec. 16
12:35 a.m. Noise. Troop Drive. A complaint was made regarding loud noise coming from a nearby residence. An officer arrived and spoke with the occupants and they apologized and agreed to keep it down.
9:26 p.m. Welfare check. 11th Avenue E. A welfare request was made from a juvenile male after receiving social media messages that his girlfriend had harmed herself. The juvenile female was found to be healthy and was unaware of the messages that had been sent.
Dec. 17
11:42 a.m. Fire. Coborn’s, 1st Avenue N. A small fire caused the building to fill with smoke; all employees were cleared from the building. Sartell and Sauk Rapids fire departments arrived and confirmed the fire was out and began to ventilate the building.