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.
Jan. 24
4:05 a.m. Suspicious activity. Iris Lane E. Police were dispatched to suspicious activity at the aforementioned address. Officers checked the area, but nothing was found.
8:27 a.m. Theft. Iris Lane. A male complainant came into the police station to report items had been stolen from the back of his truck. Among them were a body harness belt, a tool belt, four yellow ratchet straps and a Rubbermade tub, all of which amount to $390 in missing property. No suspects have been determined at this time.
Jan. 25
2:03 a.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Street W/Sixth Avenue NW. While on routine patrol, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was pulled over and issued a citation for speeding.
7:33 a.m. Medical. Second Avenue NE. A woman who had fallen and passed out was found by police. Gold Cross responded.
Jan. 26
5:04 p.m. Accident. Elm Street S. Police were dispatched after a report of a two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, photos were taken of the damage, an accident report was filled out and information was exchanged between the two parties.
Jan. 27
10:02 a.m. Agency assist. 10th Avenue SE. Police assisted probation with an arrest.
1:23 p.m. Alarm. Jade Road. Officers were dispatched after a report of a general fire alarm. Upon arrival, they were told the alarm was activated by accident.
Jan. 28
10:33 p.m. Traffic stop. Ash Street W/Fourth Avenue NW. While on routine patrol, officers observed a vehicle with its front headlight out. The vehicle made a series of sharp turns as if to evade police. When authorities followed the vehicle onto a side street, they saw the car was pulled over on the side of the road. The male occupant stated he believed the vehicle had a flat tire. He stated the female who accompanied him had been driving, as he had been drinking earlier in the night. The female admitted they had switched places. The man was arrested for drinking while under the influence and transported to jail.
Jan. 29
10:25 a.m. Animal complaint. College Avenue S. Police were informed of a dog that was barking in a nearby apartment. Upon arrival, authorities heard the dog barking, but the owner was not home. A red warning tag was placed on the door handle.
Jan. 30
2:50 a.m. Noise complaint. Iverson Street W. Police responded to a complaint of loud noise coming from the aforementioned address. Officers made contact with the homeowner, who immediately complied and agreed to turn her music down. She stated there would not be a second offense.
