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.
March 4
9:30 a.m. Dog. 9th Street NE. A complaint was made regarding a dog continuously barking in the area. An officer was able to make contact with the owner and notify him of the complaint.
March 5
5:09 p.m. Stalled vehicle. CR 120. A vehicle was stalled in the lane of traffic. An officer arrived and was able to push the vehicle to the side of the roadway. No further assistance was needed.
5:37 pm. DWI. CR 120. A driving complaint was made regarding another vehicle driving erratically. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and the driver was unable to pass field-sobriety testing. He was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
March 6
1:16 a.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a suspended license. The driver stated he was aware of his status. He was issued a citation and released.
7:59 p.m. Noise. Hi-Vue Drive. A complaint was made regarding the music coming from a residence. An officer spoke with the resident who was notified of the complaint.
March 7
4:13 p.m. Traffic stop. 1st Street NE. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a canceled license. The driver stated she was aware of her status and was unable to provide insurance information. The vehicle was towed, and she was issued a citation for both violations.
6:43 p.m. Domestic. 7th Street NE. A report was made regarding an adult female and an adult male arguing and possibly turning physical. Officer arrived and spoke with both parties, who stated the argument was only verbal. They both stated they were calm and needed no further assistance.
March 8
9:52 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 49 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated she was unaware of her speed or the speed limit. She was issued a citation and released.
5:25 p.m. Welfare check. Meadow Drive. A report was made regarding three adults arguing. Officers arrived and were able to de-escalate the situation, and the parties stated they needed no further assistance.
March 9
1:29 a.m. Fight. Riverside Avenue N. A report was made regarding three adult females fighting an adult male. Officers arrived and found all parties had left the business and no further assistance was needed.
12:41 p.m. Warrant. 14th Avenue E. An arrest warrant was issued for an adult male. The male was located and placed under arrest without incident.
March 10
4:02 p.m. Juvenile problem. Pinecone Road. A complaint was made regarding juvenile males riding their bikes into the roadway. An officer was able to locate the males, who admitted to crossing the road. Road safety was discussed and the males were released.
March 16
9:47 a.m. Home robbery. St. Stephen. A resident of St. Stephen reported a home robbery to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office. The resident reported he heard a knock at the door where he was met by three males. The resident was punched in the face and tied up. The three males left with a safe from the residence and the homeowner’s vehicle, which is described as a 1995 white Chevrolet Lumina, license plate number 697-BBB. Deputies searched the area with the assistance of the Minnesota State Patrol and other local police agencies. The homeowner was treated for his injuries at the scene by St. Stephen Rescue and Gold Cross Ambulance. The case remains under investigation and no further details will be released at this time. Any person who has information or encounters this vehicle should contact the sheriff’s office at 320-251-4240 or call a local police agency.