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. 19
4:09 p.m. 5th Avenue S. Assault. There was a report made regarding an adult male hitting another adult male. Both males admitted to the physical assault. A citation was issued and the male was transported without incident.
8:09 p.m. 5th Avenue N. Attempted entry. While the residents were home, an unknown person attempted to unlock the front door and enter a home. Officers were unable to locate anyone in the area.
Feb. 20
1:25 p.m. Riverside Avenue. Vehicle in ditch. While on patrol, an officer noticed a vehicle stuck in the ditch. The officer provided safety lights until the vehicle was removed.
4:25 p.m. Benton Drive. Vehicle in ditch. While on patrol, an officer noticed a vehicle stuck in the ditch. The officer provided safety lights and assisted the driver’s father in pushing the vehicle out.
4:44 p.m. Riverside Avenue. Gunshots. A report was made regarding a neighbor shooting at rabbits and squirrels in their yard. The homeowner was notified regarding the city ordinance stating firearms cannot be discharged within city limits.
Feb. 21
11:44 p.m. Highway 15. Vehicle in ditch. While on patrol, an officer noticed a vehicle stuck in the ditch. The officer provided safety lights until the vehicle was removed.
4:33 p.m. Highway 15. Drug possession. A report was made regarding a vehicle stalled in a turn lane. An officer arrived and found a juvenile male and the vehicle had a strong odor of burnt marijuana. The driver admitted to the marijuana use. A container of marijuana and multiple paraphernalia items were confiscated. The juvenile was issued a citation and released to his father while the vehicle was towed.
Feb. 22
8:03 a.m. 10th Street N. Property damage. A report was made regarding two mailboxes that had been damaged sometime overnight.
8:16 a.m. 11th Street N. Property damage. A report was made regarding a mailbox that had been damaged sometime overnight.
7:54 p.m. CR 120. Traffic stop. While on patrol, an officer noticed the windows of a vehicle were obstructed with frost. It was found the driver had a revoked license. The driver stated she was not aware of that status. She was issued a citation and released to a valid driver.
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.
