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.
April 12
1:47 p.m. School patrol. Jade Road. Officers monitored hallways and spoke to students and staff.
2:52 p.m. Warrant attempt. Baker Street E. A complainant reported someone with an active warrant was at their address. Police were unable to locate this party.
April 13
12:12 a.m. Noise complaint. First Avenue S.E./Baker Street E. Police responded to a noise complaint. They made contact with a renter and informed him of the complaint. The renter said he would try and keep the noise level down.
7:23 a.m. School patrol. Jade Road. Officers monitored hallways and spoke to students and staff.
10:13 a.m. Agency assist. Police assisted with a car accident and cleared when no longer needed.
6:51 p.m. Speed. Minnesota Street W./CR 2. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle speeding. The driver was pulled over and said she did not know her speed and did not see the officer behind her. She was issued a citation for speed and a verbal warning for having no driver’s license in possession.
April 14
1:23 a.m. Intoxicated person. 37 College Ave. S. Police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated male who was being disorderly. The male was identified and given several opportunities to contact someone who could come and take responsibility for him. He was not able to get ahold of anyone. Police transported him to detox.
12:43 p.m. Suspicious activity. Fifth Avenue S.E. Officers were called to an open window at a residence that was in foreclosure. Upon checking the house, all was secure except the window. Nothing looked out of place.
4:04 p.m. Use of wireless device. University Drive/Sixth Avenue S. While stopped at an intersection, an officer observed a driver passing and looking at her cell phone. The officer stopped the vehicle. The driver explained she was reading a text. She was issued a citation.
