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.
May 8
7:33 p.m. Loud music. 5th Avenue E. A complaint was made regarding an ongoing problem of loud music coming from a residence. When officers arrived, the residence was dark and they heard no music.
11:31 p.m. Traffic stop. Highway 15. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver’s license was revoked. The driver was issued another citation and was released to a valid licensed driver.
May 9
9:02 a.m. Traffic stop. 19th Avenue N. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 55 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver was aware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released.
12:04 p.m. Theft. 2nd Ave N. A report was made sometime between May 3-5, someone took the solar lights from a yard. No suspect information given.
May 10
10:33 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 43 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated he was just lost in the area. A citation was issued and he was released.
Noon. Suspicious person. A complaint was made regarding a male who had walked through a school playground while the children were playing. An officer was able to locate the male who stated he was taking a shortcut. He was advised not to return again and was released.
10:57 p.m. Minor consumption. 1st Street S. A report was made regarding a possible minor who was intoxicated at an event. Officers found she was intoxicated. She was issued a citation and released to an adult.
May 11
1 a.m. Welfare check. 7th Avenue S. A report was made from a female’s husband stating he hadn’t heard from her since she left Annandale earlier in the night. An officer went to her residence and found her home and she stated her phone had died. The officer allowed her to use his phone so she could contact her husband and let him know she was OK.
11:45 p.m. DWI. County Road 1. A complaint was made regarding a vehicle that was swerving on the road and had run up onto the curb. An officer arrived and found the driver to be intoxicated. Driver was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail.
May 12
8:05 a.m. Dog. 8th Avenue N. A complaint was made regarding a dog that was running through a neighborhood and that this was an ongoing issue. An officer arrived and spoke with the dog’s owner and explained the city’s animal ordinance. The owner agreed to have the dog on a leash from now on.
8:43 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:02 a.m. Vandalism. 4th Avenue N. Three separate reports were made regarding vehicles egged sometime during the night.
May 13
7:58 p.m. Motorist assist. 3rd Street S. A request was placed for assistance to unlock a vehicle. An officer arrived and was able to unlock the vehicle for the owner.
May 14
12:17 a.m. Traffic stop. Highway 15. A vehicle was witnessed traveling with a broken taillight. It was found the driver did not have the proper license to be driving at this time. The driver was also in possession of drug paraphernalia. A citation was issued for the license violation and possession of paraphernalia.
