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.
July 24
2:32 p.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue N.E. Police responded to a male experiencing tingling and tightness in his face and arms while driving. Authorities met the driver in a parking lot. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived and advised him to drink more fluids.
July 25
1:32 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Elm Street E. Officers were dispatched to a local business after employees stated there was a vehicle that had been idle in the parking lot for some time. Authorities checked the car and found it was unoccupied. They waited until all the employees had left safely. The area was then cleared.
9:32 a.m. Alarm. Minnesota Street E. A complainant called police after a car alarm had been going off repeatedly for some time. Authorities contacted the owner of the vehicle who stated she was taking it in that day for repairs. She was given a verbal warning.
July 26
6:03 a.m. Alarm. CR 75 E. Police were dispatched to a fire alarm at a local eatery. St. Joseph Fire Department was also on the scene. There were no issues.
11:42 a.m. Driving complaint. CR 75. Authorities were dispatched to a driving complaint of a vehicle coming into St. Joseph at a high rate of speed, and weaving in and out of traffic. The vehicle was found, and police talked with the driver. He was advised to drive with more care.
July 28
6:42 p.m. Medical. College Avenue S. Officers responded to a woman with chest pains. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived first on the scene, so no police action was necessary.
July 29
7:20 a.m. Noise complaint. Morningside Loop. Police responded to a noise complaint. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with the male who stated he was moving things around in his garage and had started up one of his snowblowers. He said he will not start them until a later time.
8:36 p.m. Missing property. Northland Drive. Officers were dispatched to a report of two abandoned bicycles on a walking path. Upon arrival, authorities ran the serial numbers of the bikes, neither of which were on file. The bikes were transported to city maintenance. No one has claimed them yet.
