If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should 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 crimes.
May 24
12:02 a.m. Medical. Date Street W. A 19-year-old female was having severe chest pain. When police arrived, the female was gasping for breath, and they administered oxygen. Gold Cross arrived and transported the female to the St. Cloud Hospital.
May 25
3:27 p.m. Dog. Hackberry Drive. An officer, after receiving a complaint of a dog barking, arrived and observed several dogs outside, but did not hear any barking. The officer remained for 15 minutes, but heard nothing.
7:20 p.m. Traffic stop. College Avenue S. A motorcycle was observed by police traveling at a high rate of speed. Radar clocked the motorcycle at 49 mph in a 30-mph zone. The driver was stopped and issued a citation for speeding.
May 27
1:55 a.m. Traffic stop. CR 133/Mullen Road. A car was observed by police traveling at a high rate of speed, later determined to be 68 mph in a 55-mph zone. The driver was stopped, and it was discovered the driver’s license was limited to only vehicles with ignition interlock, which this vehicle did not have. The vehicle was also determined to be a rental, but the person driving was not the renter. The rental company was called, and requested the car be towed. The driver was cited for speed and the license violation.
8:17 a.m. Speed trailer. Dale Street E./12th Avenue SE. A speed trailer was placed in the area, facing westbound.
May 28
1:45 a.m. Open door. 12th Avenue SE. An officer observed a garage door open. The officer checked the building but found nothing amiss.
12:22 p.m. Verbal. 10th Avenue SE. A woman no longer wanted a man she was in a relationship with in a vehicle with her. The male left prior to police’s arrival. Police spoke with the man later.
May 29
9:11 a.m. Fingerprinting. College Avenue N. Police performed fingerprinting for an employer.
10:13 p.m. Alarm. Cedar Street E. An alarm was set off, and police responded. Everything was secure. A key-holder arrived shortly afterward.
May 30
9:38 a.m. Gas drive-off. Birch Street W. An employee contacted police after a vehicle put in $20 worth of fuel and did not pay. A license plate was not seen, and was not on video.
8:10 p.m. Dog. Pond View Lane E. An officer arrived on scene to a dog barking. The officer spoke with the homeowner. They were advised of the complaint.
