If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the Sartell Police Department at 251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 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.
Feb. 12
7:59 a.m. Vehicle in ditch. Roberts Road. While on patrol, an officer came across a vehicle in the ditch. Another truck stopped and helped pull the car out while officers provided lights for safety.
10:13 a.m. Suspicious activity. Pine Tree Court. A report was made of suspicious shoeprints outside of a home. The prints went to all basement windows and back to the road.
Feb. 13
7:31 p.m. Vehicle in ditch. C.R. 133. While on patrol, an officer found a vehicle that had gone in the ditch due to the snow. Officers provided emergency lights while the vehicle was removed.
Feb. 14
10:54 a.m. Domestic. A complaint was made regarding a male and female couple yelling at each other along with strange banging noises coming from a residence. When officers arrived, the male had left and the female admitted to the argument but stated it was not physical. After speaking with both parties, officers left.
11:34 a.m. Traffic stop. Sartell Bridge. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver’s license and plates were revoked. The driver stated he was aware he did not have a license. He was issued a citation for both violations and released to a valid driver.
Feb. 15
2:08 p.m. and 2:17 p.m. Traffic stops. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 46 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated she was aware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released. Another vehicle was witnessed traveling 44 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated she was not aware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released.
Feb. 16
9:10 a.m. Traffic stop. 15th Street N. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 39 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver was not aware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
9:21 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue N. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 42 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver was issued a citation and released.
9:53 a.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 57 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver stated his speedometer wasn’t working so he couldn’t have known. He was issued a citation, given a warning to fix his speedometer and released.
10:50 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 50 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated she was not aware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released.
6:04 p.m. Traffic stop. C.R. 78. A complaint was made regarding a driver passing others on the shoulder and driving erratically. Officers found the vehicle and witnessed the driver pass another vehicle from the left-turn lane. The driver stated he wasn’t aware he couldn’t do that. A citation was issued and he was released.
6:51 p.m. Warrant arrest. 8th Street N. After checking the name of a person who made an earlier driving complaint, officers found this person had a warrant for their arrest. Officers went to their home and placed him under arrest and transported him to Stearns County Jail without incident.
Feb. 17
12:33 a.m. Suspicious activity. 23rd Street S. While on patrol, an officer noticed a vehicle parked and running at a construction site. When the officer was able to get to the site, the vehicle was gone but the building was secure and nothing was missing.
8:17 p.m. Theft. Walmart. Two adult females were witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. One female was placed under arrest for warrants from another county and the other was given a citation and released.
