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.
Feb. 23
1:21 a.m. Walmart. Intoxicated male. A report was made regarding an intoxicated adult male sleeping in the bathroom. Officers arrived and located the male, who stated he had nowhere to go. He was transported to detox without incident.
12:36 p.m. 13th Street N. Property damage. A report was made regarding a mailbox that had been damaged sometime overnight.
8:11 p.m. 15th Street N. Suspicious activity. A report was made regarding a brake light illuminated on a vehicle at an empty residence. Officers arrived and cleared the home and found faulty wiring on the vehicle.
Feb. 24
1:53 p.m. 17th Street N. Welfare check. A report was made regarding an elderly male standing at the end of a driveway for a long period of time. An officer arrived and the male was not located.
4:43 p.m. 27th Street N. Welfare check. A report was made regarding a juvenile male walking down the road, not dressed appropriately for the weather. An officer was able to locate the male who said he thought it was warmer out. The officer did transport the male to his destination.
11:02 p.m. 17th Street S. Suspicious activity. A report was made regarding an unknown person ringing the resident’s doorbell and then running away. An officer was not able to locate anyone in the area.
Feb. 25
12:27 p.m. Pinecone Road. Theft. A report was made regarding a former female employee eating items that were never paid for. The female admitted to the theft. She was issued a citation.
Feb. 26
7:05 p.m. Pinecone Road. Vehicle in ditch. A report was made regarding two vehicles stuck in the ditch. When an officer arrived, a passerby was pulling the vehicle out. The officer provided safety lights until the vehicle was removed.
9:31 p.m. CR 120. Welfare check. A report was made regarding an adult female who had some mental health issues and needed assistance. Officers arrived and were able to calm her down. An officer transported the female to the hospital and after her evaluation, brought her back to her vehicle.
Feb. 27
3:50 p.m. Connecticut Avenue. Verbal. A report was made regarding a mentally ill adult male yelling at employees. Officers arrived and were able to calm the male down. He was released to a family member without further incident.
Feb. 28
8:54 a.m. 14th Avenue E. Arrest warrant. An arrest warrant was issued for two adult males. They were both located and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
3:06 p.m. Benton Drive N. Traffic stop. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 47 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated she was unaware of the speed limit. She was issued a citation and released.
March 1
4:52 p.m. Benton Drive N. DWI. A vehicle was witnessed driving at a high rate of speed. The officer detected the odor of alcoholic beverages and the driver was unable to complete field sobriety. He was placed under arrest and transported to Benton County Jail without incident.
8:21 p.m. 6th Avenue N. Agency assist. Officers assisted Sauk Rapids Police Department with a physical domestic. Officers arrived and assisted in restraining a hysterical adult female. Officers helped in dressing the female and getting her transported to receive medical care.
March 2
1:42 a.m. 19th Avenue N. DWI. A report was made regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road and hit a tree. An officer arrived and found the adult female had been consuming alcohol and was unable to complete field sobriety testing. She was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
March 3
10:15 a.m. Walmart. Theft. An adult male was witnessed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. The male was issued a citation.
