f 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.
June 26
1:42 a.m. DWI. Riverside Avenue N. An officer witnessed a vehicle failing to maintain speed and then speeding. The officer stopped the vehicle and found the driver to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested and taken to Stearns County Jail. The passenger in the vehicle was given a ride home.
June 27
11:26 a.m. Fire alarm. Pinecone Road N. Officers and the fire department responded to a fire alarm. A leak in the roof caused a short in the fire alarm causing it to activate.
June 28
11:55 p.m. Motor vehicle tampering. First Street NE. Officers were dispatched to a group of juveniles who were entering vehicles. When officers arrived, one juvenile fled. Officers apprehended the juvenile, cited him and released him into the custody of his parent.
June 29
10:20 p.m. Traffic stop. Highview Drive W. An officer conducting a license plate check found a driver with a revoked license. The officer stopped the vehicle and cited the driver. A passenger had a valid license was allowed to drive from the scene.
June 30
12:50 p.m. Warrant. CR 1. An officer conducted a license plate check. The owner had a canceled license and an arrest warrant. The officer stopped the vehicle. The driver was cited for the canceled license and arrested for the warrant.
July 1
4:05 a.m. DWI. CR 120. An officer stopped a vehicle for a light that was out on the vehicle. The driver was found to be impaired and arrested for DWI. The passenger who was going to allowed to drive the vehicle away was found to have a warrant for their arrest. Both individuals were taken to Stearns County Jail.
July 2
2:45 p.m. Shoplifting. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to a shoplifting call. While in route the individual fled on foot. The individual was apprehended after a brief chase. The individual was cited for the theft and fleeing from the officers and then arrested for multiple.
