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 17
5:22 a.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Avenue N.E. An off-duty officer stated he saw two young males on dirt bikes dressed in black by a local gas station. Upon arrival, the individuals could not be located.
April 18
5:38 a.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Street W./CR 2. While on patrol, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver was stopped and issued a citation. No other action was taken.
10:26 a.m. Public assist. 12th Avenue S.E. A St. Joseph resident requested police monitor his house while he’s gone for a few days. The house was locked, and he was the sole keyholder. He stated no one should be coming to the house.
6:56 p.m. Medical. College Avenue S. Police were dispatched to a medical emergency. Upon arrival, Gold Cross Ambulance was already taking action. The female was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for further care.
April 19
6:30 p.m. Public assist. Fifth Avenue N.W. Officers responded to an elderly male who needed some assistance with an unknown problem. Upon arrival, the man was confused as to how to charge his life-alert remote. Authorities instructed the male how to do so. No further action was taken.
April 20
3:58 a.m. Traffic stop. CR 75/CR 3. While on patrol, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver was stopped and issued a citation. No other action was taken.
4:49 a.m. Alarm. Jade Road. Police were dispatched to an alarm. Upon arrival, the area was checked and secured. The keyholder arrived shortly thereafter. Nothing appeared to be out of the ordinary. No further action was taken.
9:58 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Cedar Street E. While on patrol, officers located a running vehicle in a local parking lot. The driver’s side door was open, but no one was around. Two vehicles had been stolen from the same parking lot the previous night. The vehicle was secured. No further action was taken.
10:01 p.m. Noise complaint. Minnesota Street W. Officers were dispatched to a report of a loud party. Before reaching the destination, authorities could hear voices and music from more than a block away. Upon arrival, police spoke with the renter who was issued a warning. She took the party inside and turned off the music. No further action was taken.
April 21
2:32 a.m. Assist. I94. Police assisted state patrol in locating a bicyclist who was weaving into traffic. The area was searched, but no one was located.
5:44 a.m. Alarm. CR 75 E. Authorities responded to an alarm at a local business. Upon arrival, an employee was already on site. He said he had hit the alarm by accident. The area was cleared, and no further action was taken.