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 tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a crime.
Aug. 18
10 a.m. Escort. Second Street N. An officer escorted a funeral procession to St. Francis Xavier Parish Cemetery.
Aug. 19
10:30 a.m. Alarm. 13th Avenue N. A caller reported an audible burglar alarm going off at their home. An officer found a child in the home opened a window that tripped the alarm.
Aug. 20
1:45 p.m. Juvenile problem. Victory Loop. A resident reported neighborhood children throwing rocks at vehicles. An officer surveyed the area but did not see anything. The officer told the complainant to call back if they saw anyone throwing rocks.
Aug. 21
3:15 p.m. Collision. Seventh Street. N. An officer was dispatched to a collision. The officer verified no one was injured and assisted those involved with the exchange of their information, took photos and completed a state crash report.
Aug. 22
4 p.m. Agency assist. Hwy. 15 and CR 1. A caller reported a driver blow through several stop lights and signs and also said the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run. An officer checked the area but did not find anything. The information was forwarded to the state patrol.
Aug. 23
1:30 p.m. Assist person. Fifth Street N. A caller reported a possible water main break in their front yard. The officer contacted city maintenance.
Aug. 24
6:45 p.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive and First Street NE. An officer witnessed a vehicle fail to signal, a white light to the rear and mud-flap violations. The officer found the driver did not have a valid license in possession nor did the driver have insurance. The officer located a capped hypodermic needle in the driver side door along with other hypodermic needles and pills. The vehicle was towed, and the driver was cited and released.
