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. This information is submitted by the St. Joseph Police Department.
Feb. 14
7:06 p.m. Public nudity. 725 CR 75 W. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle in Millstream Park blacked out with the windows fogged up. The officer activated their spotlight and observed a male and female naked inside the vehicle having sex. The officer allowed them to get dressed and spoke with them after they were dressed. Sex was consensual and both were at or above the age of consent. They were told to find a better spot and given a warning.
Feb. 15
7:18 a.m. Noise complaint. 628 Iris Lane E. While on duty, an officer received a barking-dog complaint. Upon arrival, the officer found what appeared to be a mixed breed black-and-white dog tied up on the deck barking. The officer told the owner she needed to fix this. The owner said she would come home on break and put the dog inside. She was warned the next violation would result in a citation and also warned for having no city dog license.
Feb. 16
6:00 a.m. Car in ditch. Minnesota Street W/Sixth Avenue NW. While on patrol, an officer was dispatched to a vehicle in the ditch near 507 Minnesota St. W. Upon arrival, the vehicle was located in the ditch. The driver said he was delivering newspapers and was attempting to pull into a driveway. He said he went around a garbage can and ended up missing the driveway. The driver had Collins Brothers come and pull him out.
Feb. 17
1:16 p.m. Theft. 20 College Ave. N. An officer was dispatched to a theft of a woman’s wallet, yellow and cream in color, at the La Playette bar between the hours of 7 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 16. Taken were her driver’s license, a credit card, a bank debit card, some insurance cards, and a small amount of cash. Both cards were used, or attempted to be used at Best Buy in St. Cloud and the Walmart in Monticello. Value of items taken is approximately $50.
Feb. 18
4:04 p.m. Noise complaint. 304 Old Hwy. 52. An officer was dispatched to a loud party at the address. When the officer arrived, there was no music, but approximately 100 students. They were all cooperative and left without any problems.
