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 crime.
May 25
5:16 a.m. Suspicious person. Pinecone Road S./Scout Drive. Officers were advised of an individual walking down the median on Pinecone Road S. The male party was running out into traffic and yelling at vehicles as they passed by. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the individual. He stated he was walking from his brother’s house and denied running into traffic or yelling at vehicles passing by. The individual was non-cooperative with officers’ instructions, so he was placed in handcuffs and detained until a friend arrived on scene to transport the man home. The man was warned for his behavior and released into the friend’s custody.
11 p.m. Gunshot. Sixth Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to the St. Cloud Hospital to speak with a male party who had been shot in Sartell. The male stated it was an accidental shooting and he wanted nothing done. The man was shot in the hip with a .22 caliber round. The shooting is under investigation.
May 26
8:37 a.m. Car accident. CR 120. Officers were asked by dispatch to call a witness in regards to an accident she had witnessed earlier. The female stated she had observed a vehicle leave the roadway and strike a small tree along CR 120. Officers took note of the vehicle description and advised maintenance of the downed tree.
12:32 p.m. Traffic stop. Hwy. 15/Benton CR 29. An officer stopped a vehicle for making a right-hand turn from CR 1 onto northbound Hwy 15. This is a construction area with signs restricting right-hand turns. The party was issued a citation for failure to obey a traffic sign and released.
6:21 p.m. Vandalism to vehicle. CR 120. An officer was dispatched to a parking lot in reference to a vehicle that had a broken window. The officer took photos of the damage and spoke with the manager on duty in efforts to receive video of the incident. The officer received video of the incident but was unable to find sufficient evidence to charge anyone with a crime due to the view being obscured.
May 27
5:52 p.m. Shoplifter. CR 120. Officers were dispatched for an adult male shoplifter. The suspect was cooperative. Upon arrival, officers met with the shoplifter, who had attempted to steal an item that was valued at $98. The male party was issued a citation for shoplifting and notified of his mandatory court date.
11:38 p.m. Driving complaint. CR 1/Heritage Drive. An officer was dispatched for a driving complaint. A vehicle was seen swerving, speeding up and then slowing down. The officer located the vehicle at the listed residence. The officer spoke with the driver and notified him of the complaint. The individual explained he was confused because of the construction. The officer didn’t notice any impairment. The driver was warned and released.
May 28
12:01 a.m. Suspicious activity. Seventh Street N. An officer was dispatched for a suspicious van behind Riverside Plaza. A male and female were seen moving things into the van. The van was locked and no one was around. The officer ran the plate on the van and found it to be registered to the address of a nearby business. The officer checked to make sure the building was secure and cleared the call.
8:18 a.m. Medical. CR 120. Officers were dispatched for a male party having a seizure. Upon arrival, officers met with staff and was informed the male party had a seizure but was not seizing currently. The officer was advised the male had sat down before he started seizing and had not hit his head. The male was awake but somewhat confused. Officers monitored his condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived.
11:49 p.m. Window peek. 23rd Avenue N. Officers responded for a window peeper complaint. Officers checked the perimeter of the house, finding no indication of anyone being near or touching the windows. The officers advised the complainant they would conduct extra patrols in the area.
May 29
5:13 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S./Heritage Drive. An officer ran a plate of a vehicle that came back expired as of April 2016. The registered owner also had an expired license. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was advised of the reason for the stop. The driver stated he knew his license was expired but didn’t know the vehicle registration was expired. The driver also couldn’t provide proof of insurance. The driver was issued a citation for his expired license and vehicle registration and was warned for no proof of insurance.
3:21 p.m. Theft. Sartell Street E. Officers were dispatched for a male party taking items from private property. Officers located the male. The male was informed the site is private property and he could not be on the grounds. He was advised if he came back, he would be cited for trespassing. Officers returned the items taken.
May 30
1:58 p.m. Traffic stop. Hwy. 15/CR 1. While on routine patrol, an officer ran a plate on a truck. The plate came back to a different make of vehicle. The Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, it was confirmed he owned both vehicles and had accidentally put the wrong plate on the truck. The plates were only one character different. The driver stated he would correct his mistake when he got home.
8:20 p.m. Arrest warrant attempt. Second Street S. Officers searched the area and found a man matching the description of a wanted person. Officers confirmed this man was the brother of the wanted person. The male party stated he hadn’t seen his brother for a while. Officers cleared the call.
