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 11
6:47 p.m. Hwy. 15. Traffic stop. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a revoked license. The driver stated he was unaware of his license status. He was issued a citation and was released after parking the vehicle.
1:52 a.m. Hwy. 15. DWI. While on patrol, an officer witnessed a vehicle run a red light and weaving. The driver failed road sobriety testing and was placed under arrest without incident.
May 12
1:34 a.m. Amber Avenue S. Burglary. A report was made regarding an unknown male entering an unlocked garage. Officers arrived and arrested the suspect without incident.
7:44 a.m. Riverside Avenue. Litter. While on patrol, an officer noticed papers covering the roadway in several locations. The officer contacted the owner of the papers and the owner stated he would come clean the areas. The officer informed him this was already done and he would need to pay a fine for the cleanup.
May 13
11:35 a.m. Walmart. Theft. An adult male was witnessed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. The male admitted to the theft and he was issued a citation.
2:56 p.m. Walmart. Theft. An adult male was witnessed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. The male admitted to the theft and he was issued a citation.
May 14
4:37 p.m. Pinecone Road. Gun. A report was made regarding a driver holding a gun. No license plate was provided. An officer was unable to locate the vehicle.
11:02 p.m. Tradewind Avenue. Loud music. A report was made regarding loud music and voices coming from a residence. An officer spoke with the owner who agreed to turn down the music.
May 15
6:06 a.m. 4th Avenue NE. Abandoned vehicle. While on patrol, an officer found a vehicle parked in the grass. The owner stated the vehicle had stalled and he would have it removed.
5:15 p.m. Hi-Vue Drive. Loud music. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. After several attempts, an officer was able to make contact with the resident, who agreed to turn down the music.
May 16
2:01 p.m. Pinecone Road. Theft. Two juvenile males were witnessed attempting to leave a store with unpaid merchandise. They both admitted to the theft and were issued citations. Both parents were contacted and the juveniles were transported back to school.
4:46 p.m. Walmart. Theft. An adult male was witnessed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. The male was located and admitted to the theft. He was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
May 17
11:20 a.m. 9th Avenue N. Vehicle theft. A report was made that several items were taken from an unlocked vehicle, sometime during the night.
11:24 a.m. 4th Avenue N. Vehicle theft. A report was made that several items were taken from an unlocked vehicle, sometime during the night.
11:51 a.m. 2nd Avenue N. Vehicle theft. A report was made that several items were taken from an unlocked vehicle, sometime during the night.
11:57 a.m. Sierra Court. Property damage. Sometime overnight, a resident’s home was egged.
1:31 p.m. 8th Avenue N. Vehicle theft. A report was made that several items were taken from an unlocked vehicle, sometime during the night.
May 18
2:46 a.m. 2nd Street S. Traffic stop. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a revoked license. The driver stated he was aware of his status. He was issued a citation and released to a valid driver.
3:42 a.m. CR 120. Traffic stop. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver did not have a driver’s license. The driver stated she was aware of her status. She was issued a citation and released to a valid driver.
May 19
10:22 p.m. Twin Rivers Court. Juvenile problem. A complaint was made regarding juveniles inside a business becoming loud and refusing to leave. An officer arrived and was able to defuse the situation. The juveniles left without incident.
11:43 p.m. 23rd Avenue N. Loud music. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. An officer made contact with the homeowner and they agreed to turn down the music.
