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. 17
5:34 a.m. Medical. Second Avenue S.E. Police responded to a male who was having difficulty breathing and severe abdominal pain. Authorities stayed with the man until Gold Cross arrived and transported him to the St. Cloud Hospital for further treatment.
Jan. 18
9:07 a.m. College Avenue N. Police delivered EDA packets.
11:42 a.m. Found property. Minnesota Street W. Authorities found a silver bike. It was taken back to the station until claimed.
Jan. 19
6:23 p.m. Domestic. Tenth Avenue S.E. Police responded to a report of a verbal argument. The complainant stated the disagreement seemed to be between a mother and daughter. Upon arrival, police spoke with the parties who stated they were arguing over doing dishes. The daughter left for the evening, and the situation was diffused.
5:41 p.m. Animal complaint. 13th Avenue N.E. Authorities received a report of a dog who had been running recklessly around the neighborhood. Police made contact with the owner who stated their yard has an underground fence, but the battery on the dog collar must be dead. He said he would fix the issue immediately.
Jan. 20
2:44 p.m. Lost property. College Avenue N. A student reported her driver’s license and school ID missing. She was in the process of getting another license but wanted her items to be officially logged as missing.
Jan. 21
5:02 a.m. Unlocked door. Minnesota Street E. While on patrol, police noticed an unlocked door. The building was cleared.
Jan. 22
8:55 a.m. Medical. Dale Street E. Police responded to a female who complained of shortness of breath. Upon arrival, it appeared she had flu-like symptoms. She was taken to the doctor by her husband.
Jan. 23
12:14 p.m. Animal complaint. College Avenue S. Authorities were called to the St. Cloud Hospital in regards to a 2-year-old who had been bitten in the face by a pit bull. The boy required more than 100 stitches. The mother of the boy stated the pit bull needed to be quarantined. The animal was located and placed into a kennel.