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 www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes.
Oct. 14
12:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Benton Drive. A complaint was made regarding a vehicle parked in the same spot for a long period of time. It was found the vehicle belonged to an employee working at the paper mill’s cleanup.
6:52 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 120. A vehicle was witnessed crossing the center line with a brake light out. The officer found the driver had a revoked license. The driver was issued a citation, and the vehicle was parked for a valid driver to pick it up.
Oct. 15
5:11 p.m. Welfare check. Sartell Court. A report was made regarding a front door left open for several days at a residence. Officers checked the home but did not find anyone. The owners were unable to be contacted. The residence was secured.
8:04 p.m. Driving complaint. CR 120. A complaint was made regarding a small child sitting on the lap of the driver while the vehicle was in motion. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the vehicle. The license plate did not match the description given, no further action was taken.
Oct. 16
2:08 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 4. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 58 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver stated he was aware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
11:16 p.m. Suspicious activity. Grizzly Lane. A complaint was made regarding an unknown vehicle driving around a neighborhood. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle in the area and went to the registered owner’s nearby address. They found they had just returned home and wanted to finish listening to a song on the radio.
11:51 p.m. Juvenile problem. Grizzly Lane. A report was made regarding two juveniles who snuck out of their residence. Officers contacted the family and found the children had returned.
Oct. 17
11:10 a.m. Suspicious activity. Killdeer Avenue S. A report was made regarding a male transporting a possible marijuana plant into a residence. Officers were given permission to search the home and located a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The items were confiscated and destroyed and both parties were issued citations.
5:12 p.m. Suspicious activity. Twin Rivers Court. A report was made regarding an adult male and female possibly living in their vehicle and digging by a power pole in a business lot. Officers checked the area and found the parties had left after being questioned by the complainant. The complainant reported they stated they were waiting for a friend.
10:59 p.m. Traffic stop. 23rd Street S. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle with a driver’s-side headlamp out. The driver was found to have a suspended license. He was issued a citation and released to a valid driver.
Oct. 18
1:23 a.m. Intoxicated male. Riverside Avenue N. A report was made regarding an intoxicated adult male attempting to drive. Officers arrived and spoke with the male, who was unable to care for himself. Officers contacted his wife, who stated she would care for him for the evening. The male was transported to his residence and left in his wife’s care.
10:49 p.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Avenue N. A report was made regarding an unknown person attempting to enter a locked vehicle. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate anyone outside. The homeowner stated he was in his garage when he heard someone outside attempting to open the locked vehicle.
Oct. 19
5:40 p.m. Motorist assist. Twin Rivers Court. A resident locked themselves out of their vehicle and requested assistance. The officer was able to enter the vehicle without incident.
10:08 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Killdeer Avenue. A report was made regarding an unknown vehicle parked behind a residence for a long period of time. An officer located the vehicle and found an adult male and female, both stating they were talking. No assistance was needed.
Oct. 20
7:03 a.m. Suspicious activity. 12th Avenue S. A report was made regarding an adult female slumped over at the wheel of a parked vehicle. An officer arrived and found the female had fallen asleep after arriving home from grocery shopping. The officer walked the female up to her residence and found her husband home to care for her. No further assistance needed.
11:29 a.m. Disturbance. Hi-Vue Drive. A report was made regarding three males, outside a residence, physically fighting. Officers arrived and located the boys, who were no longer fighting. No one wanted charges to be pursued; no further action was taken.