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.
July 21
10:29 a.m. Vandalism. Central Park Blvd. Officers were dispatched to a report of vandalism. Sometime during the night, all of the soccer nets and portable toilets had been tipped over by an unknown person.
6:34 p.m. Animal complaint. 17th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a complaint of a loose dog in someone’s front yard. The complainant stated while walking her dogs, another dog approached her. Officers advised the homeowner of the ordinance regarding keeping dogs on a leash. No further action was taken.
July 22
12:49 p.m. Assist person. Pinecone Road. An officer was dispatched to help a person who locked their keys in their vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was able to open the vehicle.
9:02 p.m. Suspicious activity. 12th Street/5th Avenue. Officers were dispatched to a complaint of someone throwing water balloons at cars. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. No further action was taken.
July 23
6:35 p.m. Suspicious person. 7th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person going door to door in the neighborhood. Officers were able to locate the person and advised him he needed a permit to sell door to door in the City of Sartell. He stated he would go home for the night and get a permit before he returned.
9:42 p.m. Alarm. 2nd Street S. Officers were dispatched to an alarm at a business. Upon arrival the officers checked the perimeter of the building and found nothing suspicious. The key holder was notified of the alarm.
July 24
4:04 a.m. Alarm. Troop Drive. Officers were dispatched to an alarm at a business. Upon arrival the officers checked the perimeter and found nothing suspicious. The key holder arrived and the officers were able to check the interior of the building as well. Nothing was found, no further action was taken.
10:06 p.m. Fireworks complaint. 23rd Avenue N. Officers received a complaint of fireworks being fired in a neighborhood. The officer arrived and was unable to locate anyone using fireworks.
July 25
1:30 a.m. Suspicious person. 7th Avenue S. Officers received a report of a suspicious person walking around in the area. Officers made contact with the person and attempted to figure out why he was there. The subject gave several different stories. The officers decided to bring the subject to his residence. No further action was taken.
12:47 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver received a speed violation of going 43 mph in a 30-mph speed zone.
July 26
2:09 a.m. Noise complaint. Brookwood Lane. Officers were dispatched to a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with the person and advised him of the complaints. He apologized and told the officers he would turn his music down.
10:49 a.m. Vandalism. 5th Avenue N. Officers were called to a residence that had been egged overnight. The complainant stated she didn’t know who could have possibly done it.
July 27
6:29 a.m. Motorist assist. CR 120. An officer was dispatched to assist a motorist who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was able to unlock the car.
3:54 p.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and advised the driver of the speed limit. The driver was issued a verbal warning. No further action was taken.
