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.
May 30
10:57 p.m. Traffic stop. College Avenue S./Lanigan Way S.E. While on routine patrol, police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver was pulled over and issued a citation. No further action was taken.
May 31
12:51 p.m. Public assist. Elm Street E. A complainant called in regards to an individual he was trying to get into contact with. There was some sort of legal trouble between them, and the other party was not returning the complainant’s calls. Police advised the man to pursue the incident via small claims court.
June 1
12:38 p.m. Welfare check. Iverson Street W. Police responded to the above location after Meals on Wheels reported a woman did not answer her door. The residence was locked, but the keyholder let authorities in. The resident’s car was gone, and therefore it was assumed she was out.
8:05 p.m. Theft. Cedar Street E. A complainant called in regarding his bicycle that had been stolen on several occasions. The complainant saw a suspect riding his bike around the neighborhood. When he contacted the suspect, the bike was gone, and the suspect would not say where he had taken it.
June 3
1:48 a.m. Alarm. Elm Street E. Police were dispatched to an alarm at a local business. Upon arrival, the building was secured.
June 4
1:48 p.m. Medical. Minnesota Street W. Authorities responded to a woman who had fallen and hurt her side. Police waited with the victim until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived and took over.
4:35 p.m. Alarm. Ridgewood Court. Officers were summoned after the report of an alarm at a local business. Upon arrival, the owner was handling the incident. No further action was taken.
June 5
12:29 p.m. Animal complaint. College Avenue N. An anonymous complainant called authorities in regard to an unattended dog. The owner was contacted and said he will retrieve his dog immediately. He was warned he may get a citation for future offenses.
June 6
8:24 p.m. Noise complaint. College Avenue S./Hill Street W. A complainant called police in regard to a white car with a loud bass that consistently drove up and down College Avenue. Police checked the area but could not locate the vehicle.
