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 crimes.
March 15
8:27 a.m. Medical. College Avenue N. Police assisted a female who was experiencing severe stomach pains. Authorities stood by until Gold Cross arrived.
3:36 p.m. Welfare check. Cedar Street E. A local school called authorities to see why children from a particular residence were not in class. Police checked with the family who stated they had flu-like symptoms.
March 16
2 a.m. Traffic stop. CR 75/CR 133. While on routine patrol, police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver was pulled over and informed she was traveling 20 mph over the posted speed limit. She was issued a citation and released.
4:23 p.m. Warrant. CR 75. Authorities observed a vehicle parked behind a local business. Records indicated the driver of the vehicle had a misdemeanor warrant for revoked plates. She was promptly arrested and transported to jail for further processing.
March 17
3:25 p.m. Gas no-pay. College Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to a local gas station after a customer had driven off without paying for the fuel. A surveillance video was reviewed, but the license plate on the vehicle could not be clearly seen. There was no further way to identify the individual, so no action was able to be taken.
March 18
10:11 p.m. Alarm. CR 75 W. Police responded to an alarm at a local business. Upon arrival, an employee was on the scene. She stated she had contacted the keyholder, who was en route. No further action was needed.