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.
June 7
9:42 a.m. Domestic. Seventh Avenue S.E. A report was made regarding an older gentleman who could not speak English wandering into a random garage. Police spoke to the male’s son and asked him to convey to his father that he cannot walk into other people’s houses or garages without their permission.
6:20 p.m. Fire. Minnesota Street E. Police were dispatched to reports of a house fire. There was a 96-year-old female still stuck inside the residence. Officers were able to locate and rescue the woman who was then turned over to Gold Cross Ambulance for further examination. The fire was extinguished by the St. Joseph Fire Department. Authorities stood by until the scene was cleared.
June 8
9:04 a.m. Animal complaint. College Avenue N. Police responded to a call of a brown dog trying to cross the highway. Upon arrival, authorities patrolled the area for some time but could not locate the dog.
1:54 p.m. Public assist. Fourth Avenue S.E. Police assisted in an exchange in custody for a cat. The cat was retrieved and turned over to the Tri-County Humane Society. All the appropriate paperwork was present and accounted for.
June 10
2:46 p.m. Medical. Ninth Avenue S.E. Officers responded to a female having chest pains. Upon arrival, police observed the woman being escorted out of her residence by her sister. She was transported to the hospital via Gold Cross Ambulance.
June 11
11:46 p.m. Suspicious person. CR 75. Authorities noticed a man walking on the side of the road. After speaking with him, it was ascertained he was walking due to being upset. Shortly thereafter, he was picked up by his wife.
June 12
1:05 p.m. Medical. Iverson Street W. Police were dispatched to assist a female who had fallen in her garage due to leg pain. St. Joseph Rescue and Gold Cross Ambulance were also at the scene. Once she had been helped up, the woman stated she did not need anymore medical attention.
