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. 6
12:01 a.m. Suspicious activity. Minnesota Street W. While on patrol, officers observed a male carrying an open bottle of alcohol. He was identified as underaged and issued a citation.
12:05 a.m. Suspicious activity. Minnesota Street W. Police observed a male standing at the edge of a sidewalk holding an open can of beer. He was informed of the open-container ordinance and issued a citation.
Dec. 7
12:06 a.m. Alarm. Fourth Avenue N.E. Authorities responded to an alarm at a local gas station. Upon arrival, two employees stated they had accidentally set the alarm off. No further action was taken.
Dec. 8
11:35 p.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Street W./Sixth Avenue N.W. While on patrol, police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver was stopped and issued a citation for speeding.
Dec. 9
7:40 a.m. Medical. Cypress Drive. A male cut his hand in a bathroom and was not able to stop the bleeding. Police stayed with him until Gold Cross arrived.
8:48 a.m. Welfare check. Cedar Street E. An employee came into the police station stating he smelled gas at his workplace. Authorities accompanied the man back to the building where they found workers changing out a furnace and working on gas lines.
