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.
March 14
1:37 a.m. Missing person. Minnesota Street W. An intoxicated woman not dressed for the weather wandered away from a wedding party. She was later located in St. Augusta and was fine.
10:52 a.m. Threats. Cypress Drive. A man reported a profanity-laced voicemail. The officer suggested blocking the number or if the caller is identified, filing for a restraining order.
March 17
6:06 p.m. Ordinance violation. Minnesota Street W. An officer observed college students sitting on a futon outdoors. The officer advised the renter that indoor furniture was not allowed outside and the renter then had his friends move the futon to the garage.
March 20
10:02 a.m. No pay. College Avenue N. A no-pay customer was reported at Holiday. The man did not realize that his payment didn’t go through. He returned to the station to pay the balance of $18.74.
March 31
3:51 p.m. Ordinance violation. College Avenue N. An officer noticed beer cans and rubbish in the backyard in violation of a city ordinance. The owner was notified and agreed to clean up.
3:56 p.m. Ordinance violation. Ash Street W. An officer observed a yard with an abundance of cans and rubbish. The tenant was contacted to clean it up and informed of the possible consequences if it happened again.
4:08 p.m. Ordinance violation. Ash Street W. An officer noticed cans and garbage in the yard. The tenant was informed about the ordinance violation and possible consequences. The man agreed to clean up immediately.
April 1
11:43 a.m. Crash. CR 75 and CR 2. A vehicle collided with a turkey on CR 75 just west of CR 2/3 killing the turkey and breaking the vehicle’s windshield.
April 2
1:07 p.m. Ordinance violation. Minnesota Street W. An officer observed a large amount of rubbish and garbage around the house including broken screens and beer bottles. The officer contacted the renter and advised him he was in violation of a city ordinance and that he had one day to clean up the property.
April 8
3:01 p.m. Ordinance violation. Birch Street E. The officer observed the yard filled with garbage, debris, junk and a vehicle with expired tabs. The owner was given a week to clean up the yard to avoid a citation.
