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.
Oct. 16
2:56 p.m. Domestic. Connecticut Avenue. A report was made of a male hitting a female inside a parked vehicle. Officers arrived and both parties denied a physical fight. There were no visible signs of a fight.
11:54 p.m. Domestic. Evergreen Drive. A report was made of several people fighting outside of a parked vehicle. Officers arrived and arrested a female for an outstanding warrant and another female for assaulting a male. Both females were transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
Oct. 17
2:07 p.m. Open door. 12th Avenue N. Officers were called to check a residence. The homeowner came home to find their sliding glass door open. Nothing appeared to be out of place or taken.
3:51 p.m. Juvenile runaway. Sunset Avenue. A report was made a juvenile female had ran away from home. The female was later found at her boyfriend’s house in St. Cloud. She was returned home safely.
Oct. 18
2:31 a.m. DWI. Evergreen Drive. A report was made regarding an intoxicated female driving away from a business. Officers were able to locate the vehicle. She was unable to complete sobriety testing. She was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
1:25 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female attempted to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The female was issued a citation and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.
11:49 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver’s license had been revoked. The driver stated he was unaware of his revoked status. The officer also detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage. The driver admitted to having a drink before leaving. He passed roadside sobriety testing and tested under the legal limit. He was issued a citation for driving after revocation and released.
Oct. 19
11:36 a.m. Gun shot. Fifth Avenue S. A report was made regarding an accidental gun discharge. Two adult males were looking at a gun and accidentally discharged the weapon, injuring one male. The bullet went through his hand and a wall. No other injuries.
6:36 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 47 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated he was unaware of his speed or the speed limit. He was issued a citation and released.
Oct. 20
10:23 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 55 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver stated she was unaware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released.
10:13 p.m. Person assist. First Street S. An emergency call was placed that an elderly male had fallen and his wife could not help him up. Officers arrived and assisted in getting him in a chair. The male stated he no longer needed assistance.
Oct. 21
5:33 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The female did not immediately admit to the theft. She was issued a citation and released.
10:38 p.m. Traffic stop. Hwy. 15. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 77 mph in a posted 60-mph zone. The driver stated he was unaware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
Oct. 22
8:32 a.m. Gas leak. Troop Drive. A report was made regarding a gas line that had been accidentally cut. Officers cleared the adjoining buildings and blocked the road until Sartell Fire arrived and pinched the line.
