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.
Dec. 25
10:30 p.m. Welfare check. Hi Vue Drive. A caller was concerned for the safety of children who were believed to be at the residence. The officer checked the residence and surroundings but found no sign of the parties believed to be involved. No further action was taken.
Dec. 26
3:30 a.m. Intoxicated person. 11th Street S. A caller reported a relative left a residence on foot while very intoxicated. The officer located the individual and offered assistance. The individual refused help and returned to the residence. No further action was taken.
Dec. 27
6:30 a.m. Assist person. Sundance Road. Caller was in a mobility scooter and got stuck on ice for approximately 30 minutes. The officer assisted the individual by getting them safely to their vehicle.
Dec. 28
1 a.m. Agency assist. Zakrajshek Court. An officer assisted another agency in the city of Sartell. An individual fled from a vehicle upon officers initiating a traffic stop. The individual was found to be extremely intoxicated. An officer transported the individual to St. Cloud Hospital.
Dec. 29
5:15 p.m. Disorderly person. Twin Rivers Court. An employee at a business called in a disorderly customer. The customer was threatening staff after claiming they gave back counterfeit money. The officer arrived after the disorderly customer left the business. The officer worked with staff to get video footage for further action.
Dec. 30
9 p.m. Traffic stop. River Oaks Lane. An officer recognized a vehicle from previous traffic stops with the known registered owner being revoked. The officer made contact with the driver who then admitted to being revoked. The individual was cited for the infraction.
Dec. 31
3 a.m. Fire alarm. 15th Street S. An officer was dispatched to a residence. An individual fell asleep with a lit cigarette that then started a couch on fire. The officer noticed smoke but no flames remaining. Sartell Fire Department arrived and ventilated the area.
