If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the Sartell Police Department at 251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 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.
Nov 28
8:26 am. Damage to property. Veterans Park. Damage was done to the gazebo in the park. A spindle was kicked out and taken and part of the seating was ripped out.
3:28 pm. Theft. Walmart. A female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. She admitted to the theft. A citation was issued and she was released.
11:34 pm. Traffic stop. 2nd Street S. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 40 mph in a posted 30 mph zone. The driver was not aware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
Nov. 29
11:11 am. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 49 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver was aware of her speed. A citation was issued and she was released.
1:20 pm. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 49 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver was not aware of her speed. A citation was issued and she was released.
3:38 pm. Traffic complaint. 7th Street N. A complaint was made regarding a driver who has been driving through the crosswalk when the crossing guard is assisting children across the road.
Nov 30
6:38 pm. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 56 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver was not aware of her speed. A citation was issued and she was released.
11:15 pm. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver admitted to the violation. She was issued a citation and released.
Dec. 1
8:44 am. Found property. Cheval Drive. A checkbook was found lying on the road. The owners were contacted and it was returned.
Dec. 3
2:35 am. Alarm. 14th Avenue E. An audible alarm was triggered. Officers arrived and secured the building without incident.
8:30 am. Illegal dumping. Pinecone Road. A complaint was made regarding a person illegally dumping their garbage in the dumpster.
11:35 am. Suspicious person. 21St Avenue N. A complaint was made regarding an unknown person taking pictures of a home. Officers contacted the registered owner of the vehicle and found they were a home appraiser, and they were taking pictures of homes in the area.
Dec. 4
1:45 am. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. A vehicle was observed driving with a large unsecured tarp covering the license plate. The driver was unaware the tarp had come loose and agreed to fix it. The driver was unable to provide proof of insurance and was issued a citation and released.
8:57 am. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 59 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver was aware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
9:12 am. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 56 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver was aware of his speed. He stated he was not aware his license had been cancelled. A citation was issued for the speed and driving after cancellation. The vehicle was then towed and he was released.
