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 crimes.
Dec. 16
9:44 a.m. Theft. Victory Avenue. A report was made regarding multiple rolls of copper wiring taken some time overnight.
8:58 p.m. DWI. Fifth Avenue N. A report was made regarding a vehicle driving slowly through a neighborhood multiple times. An officer located the vehicle and witnessed the vehicle swerve in the roadway. The driver emitted an odor of alcoholic beverages and an open container was seen in the vehicle. The driver was unable to pass field sobriety testing. She was placed under arrest without incident.
Dec. 17
10:25 a.m. Theft. CR 120. An employee was witnessed using a stolen gift card. She stated that she was unaware and that it was her card to use. She was issued a citation and released.
7:26 p.m. Fourth Avenue N.E. Suspicious vehicle. A report was made regarding an unknown vehicle parked in front of a residence. An officer located the vehicle and found that the driver was waiting for a friend to come home nearby.
Dec. 18
2:21 a.m. Altercation. 15th Street S. A report was made regarding a physical altercation between two adult males. Officers arrived and found the men separated. One male was intoxicated and failed to pay for a cab. After being escorted inside to retrieve money, he paid the fare and the driver did not want to pursue any charges. No further action was taken.
4:18 p.m. Welfare check. Twin Rivers Court. Multiple calls were made regarding an adult male in a wheelchair, sitting on the side of the roadway. Officers are aware of the male, as he frequents the area. He was leaving upon officer’s arrival.
Dec. 19
5:21 a.m. Twin Rivers Court. Unwanted person. A complaint was made regarding an adult male sleeping inside a business. An officer arrived and found the male to be intoxicated but able to care for himself. The officer transported the male to a nearby hotel.
9:56 p.m. Altercation. CR 120. A report was made regarding an adult male and female arguing outside a business. An officer located them and found the argument was only verbal and they needed no assistance.
Dec. 20
12:36 a.m. DWI. Riverside Avenue. A report was made regarding a vehicle driving erratically. An officer located the vehicle and witnessed it swerving on the roadway. The officer detected an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from the driver. She was unable to pass field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest without incident.
2:51 p.m. Motorist assist. Scout Drive. While on patrol, an officer saw an adult female attempting to change her tire. The wheel was unable to be removed so the officer transported her to her residence.
9:37 p.m. DWI. Highway 15. While on patrol, an officer witnessed a vehicle swerving on the roadway. The driver emitted the odor of alcoholic beverages. He was unable to pass field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest without incident.
Dec. 21
2:17 p.m. Theft. An adult male was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The male admitted to the theft and was issued a citation.
3:52 p.m. Welfare check. Several reports were made regarding a person on top of the water tower. An officer arrived and found the tower was being worked on and no assistance was needed.
Dec. 22
2:22 p.m. Theft. An adult female was witnessed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. The female was located and returned to the store. She was issued a citation.
