If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the Sartell Police Department at 251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 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.
Nov. 14
8:56 a.m. Hit and run. Riverside Avenue. A male was pulling his boat and was hit from behind. When he pulled into a local parking lot, the other vehicle drove away. Officers made contact with the other driver, who admitted to hitting the boat.
12:10 pm. Suspicious person. Amber Avenue. A complaint was made regarding a male attempting to climb to a second-story balcony. The male stated he was locked out of his girlfriend’s apartment. He was not listed as a resident and was asked to leave the premises until his girlfriend arrived back.
Nov. 15
3 a.m. Loud music. Willow Lane. While on patrol, officers heard loud music coming from a residence. They made contact with the homeowner who agreed to turn down the music.
7:59 p.m. Property found. 5th Street N. A bike was found and taken to the Sartell Police Department.
Nov. 16
8:36 a.m. Motor assist. Hwy. 10. A report was made of someone possibly sleeping in a car off the highway. It was found the person was having car problems and was finally able to start the vehicle. Officers followed the vehicle back into town to ensure the driver made it safely.
9:46 p.m. Traffic stop. Grizzly Lane. While on patrol, an officer witnessed a vehicle fail to yield for oncoming traffic. The driver was unable to provide proof of insurance, had a revoked license and failed to update his current address. He parked his vehicle, was issued a citation for violations and released.
Nov. 17
7:34 a.m. Vandalism. Oak Pond Drive. Sometime during the overnight, a vehicle drove over the curb and struck a mailbox.
3:13 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. She admitted to the theft. She was issued a citation and released.
Nov. 18
10:08 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female was seen attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. She admitted to the theft. She was issued a citation and released.
Nov. 19
9:25 a.m. Theft. Heritage Drive. A report was made sometime during the weekend copper wire, along with other tools, were taken from a construction site.
11:31 a.m. Found property. 4th Avenue S. A girl’s hat and gloves were found and are being held at the Sartell Police Department.
1:35 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was seen traveling 55 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver was unaware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
Nov. 20
8:40 a.m. Lost property. 17th Street N. A report was made of four lost keys. Please call the Sartell Police Department if found.
3:47 p.m. Lost animal. 23rd Avenue N. A report was made of a lost cat. It has long hair and is gray/black, very thin, cream collar with grommet holes. Please call the Sartell Police Department if found.
