If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-255-1301, or access its tip site at tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a crime.
July 22
9 p.m. Traffic stop. 18th Street N./Highway 15. Officers were on routine patrol when they noticed a vehicle traveling faster than the posted speed limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver. While approaching the vehicle, the officer also noticed the vehicle had expired registration. The driver was cited for speeding.
July 24
3:30 p.m. Property damage. The victim stated they had a Marketplace exchange when the other party squealed out of the driveway, causing marks on their recently seal-coated driveway. The victim stated they tried to call the suspect to get them to pay for the damage but had no luck. Officers were able to get ahold of the suspect to get their side of the story. The suspect stated they were scared about some things that were said during the exchange and wanted to get out quickly. Officers provided the victim’s phone number so the two could work out payment for the damaged driveway.
July 25
11 a.m. Community engagement. Riverside Avenue. Officers were on routine patrol when they came across a group of kids who were wearing their helmets while biking. The officer stopped the children and handed out “Busted for Being Awesome” certificates rewarding them with a free ice cream cone at Mr. Twisty for making safe and positive choices.
July 27
6:56 p.m. Civil matter. Officers spoke with the caller who wanted their significant other removed from the home. Officers advised they couldn’t do anything because they lived there too and would need to file for eviction. The caller was angry with this answer and told the officers to leave. The officer spoke with the other party who suggested they would find somewhere to stay for the night to avoid further issues.
July 30
11:16 a.m. Finance. 12th Avenue S. The complainant stated they had received a letter from a company in California addressed in her late husband’s name. The letter was trying to reach someone regarding the balance on the account, which she thought was a scam. Officers called the company and spoke with an employee who stated they were closing inactive accounts, and they were trying to reach someone about sending the remaining $400 in the account. Officers confirmed it was not a scam and helped set up the transfer of funds for the complainant to close the account.
Aug. 3
10:45 a.m. Animal bite. Officers responded to a dog-bite complaint. The complainant stated a small dog came out and scratched and bit him on the ankle. Officers spoke with the dog’s owner, who stated they did see the dog go after the complainant, which they said was unusual. Officers advised the dog would need to be quarantined for 10 days and examined by a vet following the quarantine period.
