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.
Dec. 10
5:03 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. First Avenue S.W. Police were dispatched after receiving a tip regarding a suspicious vehicle parked at the aforementioned address. There were six occupants in the vehicle. The passenger was smoking a cigarette and threw the butt out the window. It was retrieved, and the passenger was given a verbal warning for littering. The driver had a warrant and was subsequently arrested. There was a small piece of marijuana found on the steering wheel, but nothing further was found when the vehicle was searched. The rest of the occupants were allowed to leave.
11:11 p.m. Damaged property. Minnesota Street W. A complainant called police after his vehicle had been damaged. He stated his exhaust system had been cut out. No suspects have been identified.
Dec. 11
3:56 p.m. Motorist assist. CR 75/Cedar Street. Police assisted a woman whose front tire had fallen off her car. Photos were taken of the vehicle. There was damage to the front fender due to the wheel falling off. The incident was documented.
Dec. 12
1:45 a.m. Traffic stop. CR 2/Minnesota Street W. While on patrol, authorities observed a vehicle traveling with a burned-out headlight. The driver was stopped and a strong odor of marijuana was detected. The passenger admitted to having a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle as well as drug paraphernalia. The driver received a verbal warning for the broken headlight and a citation for drug possession.
1:02 p.m. Missing property. Ninth Avenue S.E. A female complained she was missing pieces from her outdoor nativity set. The items had been returned to the police station earlier and were subsequently returned to their rightful owner.
Dec. 13
8:17 a.m. Damaged property. 12th Avenue S.E. A female complainant called in, stating her Santa statue had been pushed over and a leg was snapped. Their deer were also rearranged. No suspects have been determined at this time.
11:43 a.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Avenue S.E. The manager at a local business called police after two trucks had been egged in the parking lot. No suspects have been determined.
Dec. 14
1:30 p.m. Drive-off. Birch Street W. A local gas station reported a vehicle had driven off without paying for their gas. The vehicle was located, and the driver stated he swiped his card at the pump. He returned to pay his balance.
