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.
Aug. 23
1:27 p.m. Assist. 23rd Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to assist a person who had locked themselves out of their house. The officer checked all the doors and windows which were secure. Per the homeowner’s request, the officer called a locksmith to assist the homeowner in gaining entry into the residence.
Aug. 24
6:16 p.m. Noise complaint. Amber Avenue. Officers were called to a report of loud music coming from an apartment. Upon arrival officers made contact with the resident and explained the complaint to him. No further action was taken.
Aug. 25
12:30 am. Suspicious activity. 11th Avenue E. Officers were called to a report of a person attempting to break into a vehicle. The officers made contact with the individual who stated he had locked his keys in the car. The officer verified the vehicle was his and assisted him in gaining entry into the vehicle.
8:22 pm. ATV complaint. 2nd Avenue N.E. Officers were called to a report of an ATV on a city street. The complainant stated the ATV doesn’t have a muffler and races around on the road. The officers checked the area and were unable to locate the ATV. No further action was taken.
Aug. 26
2:36 am. Suspicious activity. Oak Hill Court N. Officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The caller stated he had a vehicle pull into his driveway and the occupants smelled of marijuana. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
6:48 pm. Motorist assist. CR 120. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the road. The officer made contact with the driver who stated the vehicle died while driving. The officer called a towing company for the driver and stood by until the vehicle was safely moved.
Aug. 27
7:05 am. Damaged property. Pinecone Road. Officers were called to a report of a building being spray painted overnight. The officers photographed the damage to the building. The owner of the building also stated someone had been dumping garbage behind the building as well. No further action was taken.
10:28 pm. Found property. 6th Avenue N./18 Street N. An officer found a set of keys laying on the ground near the intersection of Sixth Avenue N and 18 Street N. The officer brought the keys back to the police department for safekeeping.
Aug. 28
11:21 am. Damaged property. 11th Avenue E. Officers received a report of damage to a balcony on a local building. The building manager stated a vehicle had hit the balcony. No description of the vehicle or any witnesses was noted or provided. Officers advised the manager to call if she noticed any vehicles in the parking lot that were tall enough to cause the damage.
10:57 pm. Noise complaint. Edgewater Lane. Officers were called to a report of a loud party. Upon arrival, police made contact with the homeowners and advised them to turn their music down. They complied.
Aug. 29
3:22 am. Noise complaint. Northview Drive. Officers were called to a report of loud music coming from a house. Upon arrival the music had been turned down. No further action was taken.
9:40 pm. Gunshot. Ninth Avenue N. Officers were called to a report of gunshots. The caller stated he heard eight shots in two locations. Police searched the area and were unable to locate anyone. No more shots were heard.
Aug. 30
3:00 am. Unlocked door. Second Street S. While doing routine door checks, an officer noticed an unlocked door on a building. The officer called for a second unit to clear the building. They were unable to locate anyone in the building and made contact with the building owner who advised them he would secure the building in the morning.
12:35 pm. ATV complaint. 22nd Avenue N. Officers were called to a report of ATVs driving around on the roads recklessly. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the four-wheelers. No further action was taken.
Aug. 31
9:13 am. Abandoned vehicle. Benton Drive. Officers were called to a report of a vehicle in the ditch. The caller stated the driver was walking away from the vehicle with a case of beer. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the vehicle or the driver.
10:26 pm. Noise complaint. Third Avenue N. Officers were called to a complaint of a person using power tools late in the evening. The officers arrived and were unable to hear anything out of the ordinary.