If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should 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.
Jan. 21
12:48 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 6th Avenue S. A complaint was made regarding an unknown male parked across from a residence. An officer located the vehicle and found the driver was lost. He was given directions and left the area.
7:56 p.m. Suspicious smell. 10th Avenue N. A complaint was made regarding the smell of possible marijuana in the hallway of an apartment building. Officers walked through the building and could locate only incense but not marijuana smell.
Jan. 22
5:02 p.m. Domestic. Sunset Avenue. An emergency caller said a juvenile female was hitting a juvenile male. Officers arrived and found no physical evidence of a fight. The mother stated they needed no further assistance.
11:28 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Campus Loop. While on patrol, an officer witnessed a vehicle parked in a vacant area. The driver said he parked to talk on the phone and he was advised to leave the area.
Jan. 23
11:48 a.m. Stall. Sartell bridge. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle stalled on the side of the roadway. The officer provided safety lights until the vehicle was towed.
10:17 p.m. Traffic stop. Sundance Road. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle with revoked license plates. The driver stated he was aware of his revoked license. He was issued a citation and released.
Jan. 24
3 a.m. Suspicious activity. Riverside Avenue. A report was made regarding an unknown person changing oil in the carwash. An officer checked the area and was unable to locate anyone.
9:18 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Pinecone Road. A report was made regarding a vehicle parked with its door propped open. An officer contacted the owner who stated the car was not working and it should just be secured.
Jan. 25
7:39 p.m. Burn. 1st Avenue N. While on patrol, an officer witnessed a lot of smoke coming from behind a residence. The officer found an unattended smoldering fire pit. The homeowner said he was unaware it was still going and would extinguish the fire.
Jan. 26
10:58 a.m. Suspicious activity. Brianna Drive. A report was made regarding four mailboxes found open and empty.
2:44 p.m. Suspicious person. Pebble Creek Court. A report was made regarding an adult male walking through a neighbor’s yard. Officers were able to locate the male, who was out walking and had cut through the yard.
3:32 p.m. Suspicious activity. 1st Street N. A report was made regarding three mailboxes found open and empty.
4:28 p.m. Suspicious activity. 1st Avenue N. A report was made regarding three mailboxes found open and empty.
4:33 p.m. Suspicious activity. 9th Street N. A report was made regarding four mailboxes found open and empty.
Jan. 27
8:35 a.m. Suspicious activity. Starlight Drive. A report was made regarding two mailboxes found open and empty.
9:44 a.m. Suspicious activity. Northstar Drive. A report was made regarding three mailboxes found open and empty.
3:39 p.m. Welfare check. Highway 15. A report was made regarding an unknown male possibly slumped over on the side of the highway. An officer checked the area and was unable to locate anyone.
5 p.m. Theft. Starlight Drive. A report was made regarding a package taken from a mailbox.
