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.
Aug. 25
8 a.m. Extra patrol. Third Street N. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle and requested extra patrol in the area.
Aug. 26
4:30 p.m. Driving complaint. Grizzly Lane. A caller reported a vehicle failed to stop for a stop sign and appeared to be speeding. The caller provided a description and an officer talked with the father of the driver about his son’s driving conduct.
Aug. 27
4:15 p.m. Agency assist. Third Street N. An officer checked on a deputy who was not answering status checks. While the officer was in route to the location, the deputy notified dispatch they were OK.
Aug. 28
8 p.m. Suspicious smell. Brianna Drive. An officer checked a residence with a potential natural gas leak. The complainant stated the smell “comes and goes.” The officer looked for the source but was cleared prior to finding the issue.
Aug. 29
9:15 p.m. Traffic stop. Division Street and Waite Avenue S. An officer working a Toward Zero Deaths shift stopped a vehicle with no headlights. The officer found the driver did not have insurance. The officer cited the driver for no proof of insurance and told the driver to fix the headlights. Toward Zero Deaths is a state of Minnesota program with the goal of cutting down on hazardous driving.
Aug. 30
10:40 p.m. Juvenile problem. Sandstone Court. Officers were dispatched to a neighborhood regarding four juveniles ringing doorbells and running away. Juveniles matching the description given by the complainant were found in the area. Officers took them home and discussed the issue with their parents.
Aug. 31
6:50 p.m. Medical. CR 120. An officer and Mayo Ambulance were dispatched to a business regarding a complainant who was suffering severe stomach pain in the parking lot. Mayo ambulance was on scene when the officer arrived and was advised he could clear.
