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.
Feb. 26
11:09 a.m. Public assist. College Avenue N. Police were met at the station by a complainant who stated he had received several phone calls from a former business partner. He said the business had since closed, and he would like the calls to stop. Authorities advised the complainant to file a restraining order as an option. They also stated they would be in contact with the caller. After contacting the other party, officers discovered the calls were in relation to the original complainant owing money. He agreed to stop the calls and would proceed in small-claims court.
8:52 p.m. Hit-and-run. Minnesota Street E. Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run in front of a local business. The complainant described the vehicle to authorities. She stated the driver hit another car, got out to look at the damage and then drove away. The damaged vehicle was inspected, but no additional harm was found. The owner was informed and stated he also did not see any new damage.
Feb. 27
3:42 p.m. Public urination. Cypress Drive. Authorities were informed by an anonymous complainant that someone had been publicly urinating. Police checked the area but did not find anyone.
Feb. 28
2:15 a.m. Found property. College Avenue S. Police were dispatched after a student had found an iPhone on the ground. It was taken to the evidence room and returned to the owner.
11:44 a.m. Alarm. Cedar Street E. Authorities responded to an alarm at a local business. The building was checked, but there were no signs of smoke or fire. It appeared the manual alarm had been pulled by accident. The manager arrived and was able to silence the alarm.
Feb. 29
2:08 p.m. Counterfeit. CR 75 W. Police responded to a report of two counterfeit bills that had been deposited in the bank of a local business.
5:03 p.m. Domestic. Second Avenue N.W. Police responded to a group of children fighting. Upon arrival, authorities made contact with the juveniles. They stated they were playing baseball, and there was no argument of any kind. No further action was taken.
March 1
10:46 p.m. Hit-and-run. College Avenue N. A complainant called police after she believed someone had struck her vehicle. An accident information sheet was filed. No further action has been taken.
March 2
5:55 p.m. Animal complaint. Second Avenue NE. Police were dispatched to a residence where a black labrador was found and he was taken to Central Minnesota Animal Care and Control in Sauk Rapids.
7:46 p.m. Suspicious activity. Baker Street E./Ninth Avenue S.E. A woman came into the police department with her son and reported at about 5:30 p.m. a man had asked the boy if he needed a ride while on Baker Street. The man was described as having red hair and between 40 to 50 years old driving a tan, gray or green Jeep.
March 3
8:51 p.m. Medical. Second Avenue N.E. Police were dispatched to a residence and assisted rescue and Gold Cross Ambulance in a medical emergency.
9:21 p.m. Suspicious activity. 10th Avenue S.E. Police were dispatched to a first-floor apartment where a woman reported seeing a man possibly wearing a hooded sweatshirt peeking into the bedroom window before running away.
March 4
4:06 p.m. Alarm. Birch Street W. Hold-up alarm sounded but employee stated a girl behind the counter accidentally hit the panic button.
5:44 p.m. Driving complaint. CR 75/CR 133. Police were dispatched to a driving complaint of a vehicle weaving in and out of traffic.
March 5
3:10 p.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue S.E. Police were dispatched to a residence and found a woman with leukemia complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath, and assisted rescue and Gold Cross Ambulance.
