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 a crime.
Nov. 28
12:44 a.m. Medical. Brookwood Lane. An officer was dispatched to an elderly male experiencing severe back pain. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the patient. The man stated his back pain was stemming from a back surgery he had back in February. Gold Cross Ambulance paramedics arrived on the scene soon after the officer. The officer assisted paramedics as necessary.
7:42 a.m. Theft. Providence Lane. An officer was dispatched in regards to a theft that took place at a job site. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant. He stated he was performing work on a new home that was under construction. The theft had occurred the previous night. The complainant stated a large amount of tools were taken from his job-site trailer. The officer had the man fill out a list of the items that were stolen. The incident is under investigation.
Nov. 29
1:15 a.m. Vehicle accident. Sierra Loop/Sierra Court. An officer was dispatched to an accident involving a vehicle and a parked trailer. The complainant was the driver of the vehicle and stated he was uninjured. The officer arrived on scene and spoke with the driver at his nearby residence. The driver stated he was looking down at his radio when he struck the trailer. The trailer was parked on Sierra Loop with traffic flow and was not a hazard. The vehicle had gone into the oncoming lane and struck the trailer causing heavy front-end damage to the vehicle. The officer filled out an accident exchange form and issued it to the driver and owner of the trailer. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the trailer was moved off the roadway and parked in a resident driveway.
9:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 26 Street Loop N./10th Avenue N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a parked vehicle in the area. The officer approached the vehicle, and spoke with the driver and passenger. The officer smelled an odor of marijuana and asked the driver to hand over the drugs and paraphernalia they had. The driver handed over a black cylindrical grinder, a glass pipe, a black vaporizer and a bag containing marijuana. Officers searched the vehicle and didn’t locate anything further. The driver stated all items belonged to him. He was cited for possessing drug paraphernalia and was released.
Nov. 30
1:48 a.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road S. While on routine patrol, an officer observed the vehicle in front of him traveling 10 miles under the speed limit. The officer also observed the vehicle cross the center line. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon approaching the car, the driver was informed as to the reason for the stop. The officer also discovered the driver had a revoked license and a warrant out for her arrest. The woman was arrested and issued a citation. She was transported to Stearns County Jail for further processing.
4:45 p.m. Vehicle accident. An officer was dispatched for a vehicle accident involving no injuries. Upon arrival, the officer met with both drivers who explained the same cause to the crash. Vehicle one was rear-ended by vehicle two as they both attempted to yield to traffic in the roundabout. Minor damage was observed, and photos were taken. The officer issued the drivers an accident exchange form.
