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.
July 3
4:38 p.m. Welfare Check. Watab Bridge. A report was made regarding a young juvenile sitting on the side of the bridge. An officer arrived and found the male sitting on the railing. He was asked to come down and agreed to not go on the railing again.
10:47 p.m. Traffic stop. 9th Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed with a broken taillight and displaying an expired registration. The driver was not able to provide proof of insurance and was found to be revoked. The driver stated he was unaware of the violations. He was issued a citation and released; a valid driver arrived to remove the vehicle.
July 4
7:21 a.m. Vehicle theft. 13th Avenue N. A report was made regarding a theft from a vehicle. Sometime during the overnight, a vehicle was entered and items were taken from the console.
9:49 a.m. Vehicle theft. 4th Avenue N. A report was made regarding a theft from a vehicle. Sometime during the overnight, an unlocked vehicle was entered and numerous gift cards were taken.
12:13 p.m. Vehicle theft. 7th Avenue N. A report was made regarding a theft from a vehicle. Sometime during the overnight, a vehicle was entered and camera equipment was taken.
9:06 p.m. DWI. 55th Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed driving erratically. After administering field sobriety testing, the officer placed the female under arrest and transported her to Stearns County Jail.
July 5
10:19 a.m. Burglary. Morningstar Court. A report was made of two televisions taken from an unlocked garage.
10:42 p.m. Loud music. Sunset Avenue. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. Officers made contact with the owner, who agreed to turn down the music.
July 6
3:11 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 1. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 74 mph in a posted 55-mph zone. The driver stated he wasn’t aware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
3:45 p.m. Verbal. 5th Avenue NE. An anonymous report was made regarding a couple that was arguing very loudly. Officers arrived and found the female had a warrant for her arrest. She was placed under arrest without incident and transported to Stearns County Jail.
9:35 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Riverside Avenue. A report was made of a suspicious vehicle parked in front of a store for some time and employees could not leave until all vehicles are gone. It was found the driver had pulled over to safely text a friend and apologized for the confusion.
July 7
1:30 p.m., 1:42 p.m. and 1:48 p.m. Vandalism. 3rd Street N. Three separate reports were made regarding vehicles that had been egged sometime during the overnight.
1:54 p.m. Vandalism. 14th Ave N. A report was made regarding a vehicle that had been egged sometime during the overnight.
July 8
7:23 a.m. Vandalism and theft. 15th Street S. While on another vehicle vandalism call, an officer noticed the broken window of a different vehicle. They contacted the owner who was not aware of the damage. A purse, along with some personal items, was taken from the vehicle.
7:48 a.m. Theft. 15th Street S. While on another vehicle theft report, an officer was notified of another theft that had occurred in the area. Some personal items were removed from an unlocked vehicle.