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. 17
5:23 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Riverside Avenue S. Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a local business. The officer made contact with the driver who was the owner of the business. No further action was taken.
6:38 p.m. Smoke. Eighth Street N. Officers were called to a report of a burning complaint. Officers made contact with the homeowner, who was burning some wet wood which was producing smoke. No further action was taken.
Aug. 18
9:20 a.m. Traffic stop. Roberts Road. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer activated his radar and was able to get an accurate reading from the radar. The officer made a traffic stop and cited the driver for traveling 75 mph in a 55-mph zone.
Aug. 19
11:20 p.m. Suspicious activity. First Street N. Officers were dispatched after receiving a report of a person knocking on doors and windows in the area. Officers checked the area on foot and were unable to locate anyone suspicious. No further action was taken.
11:35 p.m. Traffic stop. Second Street S. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle with a non-functioning headlight. The officer stopped the vehicle and issued a verbal warning for the equipment violation.
Aug. 20
7:30 a.m. Damaged property. Frontier Avenue. Officers received a complaint of vandalism to a vehicle. The complainant stated their vehicle had been egged but there wasn’t any damage to the vehicle. No further action was taken.
12:40 p.m. Vehicle assist. Nuthatch Avenue. Officers were called to assist a motorist who had locked their keys in a running vehicle. The officer was able to unlock the vehicle for the motorist.
Aug. 21
2:47 a.m. Intoxicated person. Eighth Avenue N. Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated person who was sleeping on the sidewalk. Officers made contact and transported the person to their house. No further action was taken.
6:37 p.m. Driving complaint. CR 133. Officers were called to a report of a person swerving on the roadway. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the vehicle.
Aug. 22
8:20 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 15th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The caller stated the vehicle was unfamiliar to them and four juveniles exited the vehicle. Officers attempted to locate the juveniles but were unable to locate them. The vehicle was parked legally. No further action was taken.
11:16 p.m. Suspicious person. 11th Avenue E. Officers were called to a report of a suspicious person walking around an apartment complex. Officers made contact with a male who matched the description. The male stated he was looking for his friend’s apartment and was unsure what building it was. The person was able to make contact with his friend. No further action was taken.
Aug. 23
1:13 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Pinecone Road. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle parked next to a dirt pile. The officer made contact with the driver who stated he was looking for rocks in the area and his vehicle got stuck. He stated there was someone on the way to pull him out.
