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.
Jan. 28
6:30 a.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road and Roberts Road. An officer witnessed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. The officer made contact with the driver. The driver was given a verbal warning.
Jan. 29
4:30 a.m. Theft. CR 120. A business reported a theft. The officer located the individual who had the stolen property in their possession. The business’s asset protection will advise if they wish to prosecute.
Jan. 30
2:15 p.m. Agency assist. CR 120. An agency contacted Sartell police regarding a robbery in their city which resulted in an individual attempting to use stolen credit cards at a business in Sartell. An officer went to the business to review video footage for the agency.
Jan. 31
5:30 p.m. Trespass. River Oaks Lane. An officer witnessed an individual walking on clearly marked “NO TRESPASSING” property. The officer made contact with the individual and found drug paraphernalia during a pat-down search. The individual was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and transported to Stearns County Jail.
Feb. 1
Midnight. Suspicious vehicle. CR 120. An officer witnessed a vehicle in the parking lot of a business with their hazard lights on and steamed-up windows. The officer contacted the single occupant of the vehicle who stated they were homeless and trying to sleep.
Feb. 2
1:30 a.m. Argument. Second Street N. A complainant called 911 regarding two individuals yelling at one another outside in the alley. The complainant was unsure if it was physical. Officers were dispatched to the area. Officers surveyed the surrounding area but were unable to locate the individuals.
Feb. 3
2 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 1. An officer witnessed a driver operating a vehicle not wearing a seat belt. The officer made contact with the individual whose driver’s license was revoked and also had no proof of insurance. The officer cited the driver for the infractions.
