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.
Sept. 4
6:55 p.m. ATV complaint. Brianna Drive. An ATV was reported driving erratically on the road and on the sidewalk. The officer located the riders of the dirt bike and stopped them. The officer issued the driver of the dirt bike a citation for operating a dirt bike on a public road and released both to their parents.
Sept. 5
10:30 a.m. Warrant. CR 120. An off-duty officer recognized an individual who had a warrant for his arrest. An officer on duty responded and interviewed the individual. The individual was taken into custody after his identity was determined. The individual was transported to Stearns County Jail and was cited for giving an officer a false name.
Sept. 6
5:20 p.m. DWI. Connecticut Avenue. A citizen reported a driving complaint. Officers found the vehicle and driver. Alcohol was present in the vehicle and the driver failed the sobriety tests. The driver was placed under arrest for the DWI and driving after revocation.
Sept. 7
11:10 a.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road S. An officer witnessed a vehicle without a front license plate. Stopping the vehicle, it was also noted the window tint was very dark. The officer issued an equipment warning citation for the infractions.
Sept. 8
6:10 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 120. An officer witnessed a vehicle with tinted taillights. Stopping the vehicle for the equipment violation, it was discovered the driver had a canceled license. After taking the individual into custody, cannabis wax was discovered in the vehicle.
Sept. 9
2:30 a.m. Suspicious. CR 120. A citizen reported an occupied vehicle that had been sitting in front of a business for a while. Officer arrived and found a person sleeping inside the vehicle. The officer determined there was no impairment and the individual was safe and did not need help.
Sept. 10
11:48 p.m. Assist agency. CR 120. An officer assisted a Stearns County Deputy on a traffic stop. After an investigation the driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
