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.
Dec. 25
1:53 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. 3rd Street N. A report was made regarding a vehicle driving and stopping in front of houses. An officer found the driver was delivering papers in the neighborhood.
7:49 p.m. Suspicious activity. 4th Street N. A report was made regarding unknown noises coming from inside a residence. Officers checked the residence, as well as outside the residence, and found no evidence of anyone else inside.
Dec. 26
4:01 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A juvenile male was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. He admitted to the theft. He was issued a citation and released to his mother.
4:06 p.m. DWI. Benton Drive. A report was made regarding an erratic driver. An officer located the vehicle and detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver. The driver was unable to pass a field sobriety test and was placed under arrest.
Dec. 27
7:33 a.m. Suspicious activity. 19th Avenue N. A report was made regarding an adult female attempting to enter a residence. Officers arrived and no one was located at the residence. Officers ensured the residence was secure and found nothing out of place.
2:58 p.m. Warrant. 2-1/2 Street N. An arrest warrant was issued for an adult male. The male was located and placed under arrest without incident.
Dec. 28
1:29 a.m. Verbal. 7th Avenue S. An adult male reported he was in a verbal argument with an adult female and the cell phone died. Officers walked through the building and were unable to locate anyone who needed assistance.
8:18 a.m. Agency assist. Highway 15. Officers assisted another department in a foot pursuit. The suspect was located and placed under arrest without incident.
Dec. 29
1:27 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. LeSauk Drive. An unknown vehicle was parked in a business lot. Officers located the male driver who stated he was in an argument with his wife and had left the residence for the evening. He left the area without incident.
8:16 p.m. Theft. Walmart. An adult male and female were witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. They eventually admitted to the theft. They were issued citations and released.
Dec. 30
6:27 p.m. Person assist. CR 120. A report was made regarding an adult male who believed his vehicle had been stolen while inside a business. Officers located the vehicle parked on the other side of the building.
Dec. 31
12:13 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. 1st Avenue N. A report was made regarding an unknown vehicle parked in front of a residence. An officer found the vehicle had a flat tire and was parked in a business lot.
7:42 p.m. Fireworks. Pheasant Drive. Multiple complaints were made regarding large fireworks being set off in the area. An officer sat in the area and was unable to hear or see any fireworks.
