If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 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.
Oct. 18
10:20 a.m. Dumping. Ash Street E. A complainant reported a lawn mower had been dumped off in her backyard. The mower was partially dismantled.
8:44 p.m. Road rage. CR 75 and Northland Drive. An officer checked out a road-rage complaint that started in the county. The vehicle was described as a turquoise minivan, but no license plate number was reported. The vehicle was not located.
Oct. 19
10:16 a.m. Collision. CR 75 and CR 133. Two vehicles were traveling east on CR 75 just west of CR 133 when vehicle one slowed abruptly. Vehicle two was unable to slow quick enough and struck the rear of vehicle one. There was minor damage. Gold Cross Ambulance responded because the driver of vehicle one and a passenger reported neck and back pain.
Oct. 26
9:19 p.m. DWI. CR 2. An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on CR 2 and First Avenue NW. The driver failed a field sobriety test, was arrested and could be charged with second-degree DWI. The vehicle was impounded.
Oct. 28
11:10 p.m. Fight. Elm Street E. While in the drive-thru line at McDonald’s, a man got out of the passenger seat and started arguing with others in the vehicle. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle.
