If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301, 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.
Oct. 23
1:45 p.m. Tobacco. Pinecone Road. The school resource officer was notified about an electronic cigarette found on a student. The officer took possession of the vape and notified the student’s parents.
Oct. 24
5:15 p.m. Suspicious person. Connecticut Avenue S. An individual was asking people at a business for money. When the officer arrived, the individual left in a vehicle. Stopping the vehicle, it was discovered the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The driver was taken to Stearns County Jail.
Oct. 25
12:45 a.m. Domestic. Pheasant Crest Loop. Officers went to a residence for a domestic situation. Upon arrival, officers spoke with both parties. One of the parties was arrested for domestic assault and transported to Stearns County Jail for the infraction.
Oct. 26
5:50 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 78. An officer was at an intersection when another squad responding to an emergency approached the intersection with lights and sirens activated. The intersection lights changed and the hazard warning light began flashing advising drivers of the approaching emergency vehicle. A vehicle proceeded through the intersection narrowly avoiding the responding police vehicle. The driver was issued a citation for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Oct. 27
7:50 p.m. Road hazard. CR 120. An officer was dispatched to a vehicle blocking part of the roadway on a bridge. The officer arrived and called for a tow for the vehicle. The tow company arrived and removed the vehicle.
Oct. 28
10:05 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. An officer witnessed a vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed than the posted speed limit. The officer stopped the vehicle as it pulled into a business parking lot. The officer issued a citation.
Oct. 29
7:20 a.m. Pheasant Crest Loop. Domestic. Officers were called regarding a domestic. Officers talked with both parties. The officers separated the parties and allowed one of them to leave to prevent further issues.
