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.
July 8
4:32 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Whippoorwill Way. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and spoke with the driver who stated he was delivering newspapers. No further action was taken.
12:20 p.m. Suspicious person. Village Avenue. Officers were informed upon arrival that the suspicious person had been there at a different time. Officers advised the complainant they should call the police immediately in the future.
July 9
10:20 p.m. Alarm. CR 120. They checked the exterior of the building and verified it was secured. No signs of entry were found. No further action was taken.
12:59 p.m. Lost property. The complainant stated he lost his wedding ring while working in the City of Sartell. He described the ring as a titanium band with red stitching. If a ring matching the description is found please bring to the Sartell Police Department so it can be returned to the owner.
July 10
9:48 a.m. Traffic stop. 14th Avenue E. While running stationary radar an officer observed a vehicle traveling 53 mph in a 35-mph zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation to the driver. No further action was taken.
10:55 a.m. Animal complaint. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to a report of two dogs in a minivan in the parking lot of Walmart. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the vehicle. Complainant called back to inform officers the van had left the area.
July 11
6:07 a.m. Verbal dispute. CR 120. Officers were called to a report of two people having a verbal altercation in a parking lot. Officers made contact with the parties and advised them they can be charged with disorderly conduct for fighting in a public venue. The two parties were able to solve their problem with the assistance of the officers. No further action was taken.
10:03 p.m. Loud music. Officers were dispatched to a report of loud music. Upon arrival officers observed a large party. They made contact with the homeowners and advised them of the noise ordinance and that they can get a permit for a block party. No further action was taken.
July 12
2:44 a.m. Loud party. Blackberry Circle. Officers were called to a complaint of a loud party. Upon arrival officers assisted in breaking up the party. No further action was taken.
12:55 p.m. Citizen contact. 1st Avenue N. Officers were called to assist a citizen in getting a garden tractor unstuck from a yard. Upon arrival officers were advised by the complainant they were able to remove the tractor with their vehicle. No further action was taken.
July 13
6:27 p.m. Hazard. Pinecone Road. An officer was dispatched to a report of a hazard in the road. Upon arrival a metal desk was found lying in the traffic lane. Maintenance was called to pick up the desk.
11:51 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 1. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle with a broken taillight. The officer conducted a traffic stop and issued a verbal warning to the driver.
July 14
2:01 p.m. Driving complaint. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to the area around Walmart for a driving complaint. Officers were informed someone was texting while driving. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the vehicle.
July 15
4:37 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Val Smith Park. While on routine patrol an officer noticed a vehicle parked in the lot at Val Smith Park. The officer made contact with the driver and passenger, reminding them of park hours. No further action was taken.
8:11 p.m. Hazard. Roberts Road. Officers were dispatched to a hazard in the road. Upon arrival the officer found a silver car bumper laying in the intersection. It had been run over several times and was badly damaged. The officer disposed of the bumper.
July 16
7:18 p.m. Hazard. Roberts Road. While on patrol an officer found two large pieces of drywall in the intersection of Roberts Road and Pinecone Road. The officer removed the hazard.
9:10 p.m. Juvenile problem. Pinecone Road. Officers were dispatched to a report of three kids making lots of noise and lighting hairspray on fire. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the kids.
July 17
12:40 p.m. Motorist assist. CR 120. Officers were called out to a motorist who had locked their keys in their running vehicle. The officer was able to unlock the vehicle for the motorist.
7:33 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation to the driver for speeding.
July 18
2:55 a.m. Fire alarm. Roberts Road. Officers and fire trucks were dispatched to a fire alarm. Upon arrival they conducted an inspection of the building and did not see any signs of fire or smoke. No further action was taken.
4:08 p.m.Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. While on patrol an officer was passed by a motorcycle. The officer initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver who stated he was late for work. The officer issued a citation for illegal passing.
July 19
2:36 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. 2nd Street. While on routine patrol an officer noticed a vehicle on the side of the road with no occupants. The headlights were turned on, the vehicle was unlocked and the officer was able to turn them off. No further action was taken.
5:38 p.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive. An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and gave the driver a verbal warning for speeding. No further action was taken.
July 20
6:37 p.m. Animal complaint. 1st Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to a complaint of a dog in a vehicle in a parking lot. The complainant stated the dog was panting, and the windows were only cracked a little bit. The vehicle was gone when the officers arrived. No further action was taken.
11:48 p.m. Suspicious activity. Waterford Avenue. Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in a new construction house. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect and determined he was just there working late. No further action was taken.