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 www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes.
Sept. 22
2:32 p.m. Motorist assist. CR 120. Officers were called to assist a person who had locked themselves out of their vehicle. The officer was able to unlock the car without any damage.
5:56 p.m. Vagrancy. Seventh Street N. Officers were called to a report of a man asking for money inside a business. Officers made contact with the male who stated he was just trying to get a Mountain Dew. The officer advised the male he would buy him a Mountain Dew if he left the business and stopped asking people for money. The man complied and left the business.
Sept. 23
8:30 a.m. Citizen contact. 12th Street N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed two high-school-age males playing Frisbee golf. The officer believed because of the time of day the males should be in school. The officer made contact with the males who stated they have a late start on Wednesdays and they usually play a game of Frisbee golf.
11:30 a.m. Suspicious person. Connecticut Avenue. Officers were called to a report of a person sitting in some tall grass while their two Dobermans ran around in a parking lot. Officers made contact with the man who advised he was just waiting for someone who had an appointment.
Sept. 24
11:42 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. CR 4. Officers were informed by the street department that a vehicle had been parked at the water treatment plant since early in the day. The officers attempted contact with the owner, with no success. The vehicle was left there as it was not a hazard.
9:54 p.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a driver throw trash from the window of their vehicle. The officer stopped that car and gave the driver a verbal warning for littering.
Sept. 25
4:22 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Riverside Avenue. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle parked down by the river under the bridge. The officer was unable to locate the driver.
11:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Greenview Court. Officers were called to a report of a black SUV driving up and down the road and through a yard. The officers responded but were unable to locate the vehicle. They advised the caller to call again if they saw the vehicle return.
Sept. 26
2:45 a.m. Suspicious person. Watab Court. Officers were called to a report of a suspicious person walking around their house. The officers were able to locate the person who stated she was looking for her dog that had run away.
2:30 p.m. Animal complaint. Second Street S. Officers were called to a report of a found dog near Hi Vue trailer park. The officers made contact with the caller and identified the owner. The dog was returned to the owners.
Sept. 27
2:26 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Pinecone Road. While on patrol an officer observed a parked car in a parking lot with two people sleeping in it. The officers made contact with the occupants who stated they had been at a wedding celebration and were sleeping until they felt OK to drive home.
6:52 p.m. Vandalism. Greenview Court. Officers were called to a report of a resident’s curb and gutter having been spray painted. The homeowner didn’t have any suspects. The officer took photos of the damage.
Sept. 28
12:09 a.m. Driving complaint. Second Avenue N. Officers were alerted to an erratic driver originating in Waite Park. The Sartell officers were able to locate the vehicle and made contact with the driver. The driver stated his headlights stopped working and he was unable to see. The driver was able to get one light working and the officers allowed him to drive the short distance he had to get to his house.