If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-255-1301, or access its tip site at tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a crime.
April 9
12:02 p.m. Fraud. The victim stated they had received a letter from the county for services they received and were advised to call a number on the letter to set up an appointment. The victim called and spoke with a man who identified himself as a county employee. As the victim was setting up the appointment the employee asked if they wanted to sign up for fraud protection. The victim agreed and gave his debit card information. When the victim arrived for their scheduled appointment, they were told they did not have an appointment, and they do not provide fraud protection. The victim spoke with their bank and canceled the card. No other information was given, and the total loss was just $3.95.
April 10
5:51 p.m. Burning complaint. Lawrence Circle. Officers were dispatched for a burning complaint. The caller stated their neighbor was burning brush piles. Officers arrived and spoke with the homeowner and said he could not burn brush piles and only recreational fires were allowed. Officers also advised there was a burning ban in place due to the dry weather. The homeowner understood and put out the fire.
April 11
2:08 a.m. Noise complaint. Ninth Avenue N. The caller reported a loud noise or TV coming through the wall of their neighboring unit. The caller stated it’s been an ongoing issue. Officers spoke with the neighbor about the complaint. The neighbor stated they didn’t feel the noise was any louder than it is during the day. The neighbor stated they would make sure the TV was turned down and officers cleared.
April 12
6:13 a.m. Traffic stop. First Street NE/Fourth Avenue E. Officers were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle with a headlight out. Officers stopped the vehicle and noticed it was displaying expired registration. The driver stated they were unaware of the headlights but knew their registration had expired. Officers issued a citation for the expired registration and gave the driver a verbal warning for the headlight.
April 13
7:21 p.m. Traffic stop. 19th Avenue S./Sixth Street S. Officers were on patrol and saw a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit. Officers made a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, who stated they were not paying attention to their speed. Officers gave the driver a verbal warning.
April 14
10:07 p.m. Suspicious activity. Riverside Avenue N. Officers were driving near Watab Park when they saw two adults walking in the park. Officers spoke with the individuals who stated they were searching for a phone that was lost earlier in the day. Officers advised they could keep searching for a bit longer, but the park was closed, and they would need to leave soon. The officer drove by again later and saw the park was clear.
April 15
10:10 a.m. Hazard. Knickerbocker Court. The caller stated a city worker was working on a hydrant and was now sitting in their car as water was pouring out. The caller was concerned their house would be flooded. Officers arrived to find maintenance gone and the hydrant shut off. Officers spoke with the caller and stated it was normal for fire hydrants to be flushed from time to time and while it could seem scary with the amount of water that comes out, there is no danger of their homes being flooded. Officers cleared as water could be seen running into the storm drain as designed.
