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 19
5:33 p.m. 5th Street N. Intoxicated female. A report was made regarding an intoxicated female attempting to pick her child up from school. Officers arrived and found the father had arrived to pick up the child. Officer spoke with the father and provided information for support and assistance.
6:49 p.m. Pinecone Road. Welfare check. A report was made regarding an adult male walking in the lane of traffic. Officers were unable to locate the male.
March 20
1:39 p.m. 7th Avenue S. Welfare check. A report was made regarding no movement coming from a residence. Officers were able to contact the homeowner and found they were on vacation and will be returning that evening.
March 21
10:37 p.m. CR 1. Traffic stop. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a suspended license. The driver stated he was aware of his license statement and was not able to provide proof of insurance. He was issued a citation for both violations and released to a valid driver.
March 22
3:07 p.m. Walmart. Theft. An adult male was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The male admitted to the theft. He was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
March 23
12:16 a.m. Hwy. 15. DWI. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 100 mph in a posted 60-mph zone. An odor of alcoholic beverages was detected and the driver was unable to pass field sobriety testing. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
11:10 a.m. Pinecone Road. Traffic stop. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 62 mph in a posted 45-mph zone. The driver stated she was not aware of the speed limit. She was issued a citation and released.
March 24
2:35 p.m. Walmart. Theft. An adult female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. It was found the female had active warrants. She was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
6:50 p.m. 10th Avenue N. Welfare check. A request was made to check on an elderly male who was not answering his door. It was found the male was intoxicated and not able to care for himself. He was transported to the hospital for an evaluation without incident.
