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 www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crime.
Jan. 10
2:50 p.m. Welfare check. Second Avenue NE. Police were asked to check on a female who had not been answering her phone. Upon arrival, authorities found the woman sleeping. She complained of a sore back. The complainant, her daughter, was called back and informed of the situation.
Jan. 11
6:08 p.m. Informational. CR 75/Northland Drive. An anonymous resident advised authorities he believed the stoplight at the aforementioned intersection was not cycling correctly. Police observed the stoplight, and it appeared to be working correctly.
8:24 p.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue S.E. Police assisted a complainant who was having difficulty breathing. The individual was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross.
Jan. 12
4:33 p.m. Medical. Minnesota Street E. A male, who had fallen on the sidewalk, was assisted by authorities and Gold Cross. He was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle.
Jan. 14
2:49 a.m. Unlocked door. CR 75 E. Police were alerted to an unlocked door at a local eatery. Upon arrival, they spotted fresh shoeprints in the parking lot. Nobody was found, and the area was cleared.
8:20 a.m. Unlocked door. Graceview Drive. Authorities observed an unlocked door at a local residence. No one appeared to be home. The area was secured.
1:34 p.m. Missing property. Elm Street E. A complainant called police after his wife had misplaced her purse at a local business. After returning to the business, the woman’s wallet was found, but her checkbook and purse remained missing. Later that day, the complainant called police, stating his wife had found the rest of her belongings at home.
Jan. 15
12:35 a.m. Citation. CR 75 W/First Avenue N.W. While sitting at a stoplight, police observed a vehicle that had expired registration. The vehicle was pulled over and issued a citation for expired tabs.
Jan. 16
12:42 p.m. Bar checks. Minnesota Street/College Avenue. Police conducted bar checks. There were no issues.
4:19 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Elm Street E. Employees of a local business contacted police after observing a suspicious vehicle that had been in their parking lot for some time. Upon arrival, the vehicle was no longer there.