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.
Feb. 7
1:57 a.m. Medical. Elm Street E. Police were dispatched to assist a male who had passed out in a snow bank. Upon arrival, the victim was awake and sitting up straight. He was administered a PBT test and found to be intoxicated. Gold Cross arrived and transported him to the St. Cloud Hospital for further care.
3:49 a.m. Noise complaint. First Avenue N.E. Officers responded to a noise complaint at the aforementioned address. The area was checked, but no noise or music could be heard.
Feb. 8
12:12 p.m. Unlocked door. CR 75. Authorities noticed an unlocked door on a business that had been closed that day. The building was cleared, and the keyholder was notified.
5:56 p.m. Public assist. Schneider Drive. A male received a phone call that appeared to be a scam. He stated it was the fifth time he had been harassed with similar calls. He was advised to change his cell phone number to prevent future scam calls.
Feb. 10
4:58 p.m. Foot patrol. Minnesota Street. Police went on routine foot patrol in the downtown area. There were no issues.
Feb. 11
12:29 a.m. Unlocked door. Cedar Street E. While checking business doors, an officer located an unlocked door. The building was checked and cleared. The door was unable to be secured due to the lock being broken. The keyholder was notified.
Feb. 12
11:24 a.m. Hit-and-run collision. Minnesota Street. A male called police after noticing significant damage to his vehicle while it had been parked. The estimated damage cost was $1,648.03.
