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 crime.
Feb. 24
6:24 p.m. Disorderly conduct. CR 120. A report was made regarding a male possibly inhaling air from a can, running around a business and becoming out of control. The male left the area on foot before officers arrived.
8:40 p.m. Suspicious person. CR 120. A complaint was made regarding an adult male walking on equipment behind a business. Officers located the male, who denied the allegation. He stated he had not been on his medication and agreed to be transported to the hospital for an evaluation.
Feb. 25
5:01 p.m. Welfare check. Benton Drive. A report was made regarding an adult female walking on the side of the road who seemed distraught. The female stated she was walking to a family member’s house nearby. An officer transported the female to the location.
5:35 p.m. Public assist. Third Street S. Officers were requested to lift an elderly male who had fallen. The male stated he did not need any medical attention.
11:07 p.m. Theft. Evergreen Drive. A report was made regarding plates taken from a vehicle sometime during the evening.
Feb. 26
2:37 p.m. Public assist. Sartell Bridge. While on patrol, an officer located a stalled vehicle on the side of the roadway. The officer contacted a towing company and provided safety lights.
9:25 p.m. Juvenile. Fifth Avenue S. A report was made regarding a juvenile male who had left his residence in an unknown direction. Shortly after, a report was made regarding a boy matching the description who was at another location. An officer located the boy and transported him back to his residence without incident.
Feb. 27
1:38 p.m. Welfare Check. A report was made regarding an adult female who was very emotional and not acting like herself. Officers arrived and spoke with the female. They were able to transport her to the hospital for an evaluation.
11:26 p.m. Riverside Avenue. Suspicious vehicle. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle in a park. The driver stated he and the passenger were only talking. They were advised of the park hours and left the area.
Feb. 28
3:11 a.m. Welfare check. Riverside Avenue. A report was made regarding an intoxicated female leaving a residence in an unknown direction. Officers located the female who became uncooperative. She was placed under arrest without incident and transported to the Stearns County Jail.
8:21 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. First Street N.E. A report was made regarding a vehicle parked in a lot for an extended period of time. An officer located the vehicle and found it to be unlocked. The owner was located and notified it needed to be moved. The vehicle was secured until the owner could arrive.
Feb. 29
1:21 a.m. Motorist assist. While on patrol, an officer located a driver attempting to unlock his vehicle with a coat hanger. The officer was able to unlock the vehicle.
11:03 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. While on patrol, a vehicle was located in the parking lot of a local park. The driver stated he was attempting to put an address in his GPS and left the area.
March 1
12:16 p.m. Animal complaint. Pebble Creek Drive. A complaint was made regarding a dog running through a neighborhood. An officer located the dog owner’s residence, and they stated they would be investing in underground fencing and repairing where the dog had dug out under the fence.
March 2
12:50 p.m. Suspicious item. CR 120. Officers were called to Walmart by loss prevention to pick up a suspicious item. Loss prevention believed the tube may contain some sort of drugs. The officers took the item and placed it into the evidence room at the station. No further action was taken.
8:04 p.m. Driving complaint. CR 120. Officers were called to a report of a vehicle driving erratically and hitting a couple of curbs. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and made contact with the driver. The driver stated he didn’t remember hitting any curbs. The officers were unable to detect any impairment with the driver. No further action was taken.
9:28 p.m. Alarm. Third Street S. Police and fire were dispatched to a fire alarm at the aforementioned address. Upon arrival, smoke was observed exiting through a patio door. The residents were asked to exit the apartment. The residents of the apartment stated they had burnt some food on the stove. The fire department provided ventilation to clear the smoke from the apartment.
March 4
9 a.m. Theft. Brianna Drive. Officers were called to a report of a vehicle that had been entered and had several items taken overnight. The owner of the vehicle stated his stereo system was taken out of the trunk of the vehicle. The officer did a report documenting the incident for the owner. No further action was taken.
9:25 p.m. Suspicious activity. Officers were called to an apartment building for a report of an odor of marijuana in one of the hallways. The officers spoke to the resident of an apartment and noticed no smell coming from that residence. The officers were unable to locate the source of the smell. No further action was taken.
March 5
6:30 p.m. Noise complaint. Celebration Circle. Officers were called to a report of an explosion in the area of Celebration Circle. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate anything suspicious in the area. No further action was taken.
11:50 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 12th Street N. While doing routine park checks an officer observed a vehicle parked in the parking lot of one of the parks after hours. The officer made contact with the occupants in the vehicle and advised them of the park hours. They left without incident. No further action was taken.
March 6
9:30 p.m. Suspicious activity. Sixth Avenue S. Officers were called to a report of two individuals who were tampering with the caller’s vehicle. The caller was able to scare the two individuals away from the scene. Officers did extra patrols in the area through the night to make sure the suspects didn’t return. No further action was taken.
10:47 p.m. Alarm. Riverside Avenue N. Officers were called to a report of a residential burglar alarm sounding. They checked the perimeter of the house and noticed the sliding door was unlocked and open slightly. The officers were unable to contact the owner of the home. The officers took no further action.
March 7
9:55 a.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle run a red light at an intersection. The officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver who stated he thought it was a four-way stop. The driver was issued a citation for the violation.
1:30 a.m. Driving complaint. Sixth Street/Pinecone Road S. Officers were called to a report of a vehicle driving erratically. The caller stated the car came to a sudden stop in the middle of the road and then accelerated past them after they had gone around. The vehicle was located in Sartell and an officer made contact with the driver who stated he was having clutch problems and that is why he stopped. No further action was taken.
March 8
7:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Seventh Street N. Officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle outside a residence. They made contact with the driver and he stated he was waiting to start a job at a house down the street. No further action was taken.