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 a crime.
Sept. 5
12:27 a.m. Domestic. Fourth Avenue S.E. Police responded to a fight between two males. Upon arrival, authorities found one of the males had already left. The other male was identified as the father of the person he was fighting with. No physical altercation occurred, and no one was hurt.
6:13 p.m. Welfare check. Second Avenue N.W. Officers were dispatched to a local gas station to check a car that had been parked in the lot for at least 10 minutes. The vehicle was running, and there were two toddlers inside. Upon arrival, police observed the car, but there were no signs of children inside. The area was cleared.
Sept. 6
3:30 p.m. Welfare check. Iverson Street W. Authorities responded to a welfare check. Upon arrival, they met with a woman who was visibly upset. She was simply overwhelmed but stated her boyfriend would be home from work later in the day. She assured officers she would be fine. No further action was taken.
11:07 p.m. Theft. Minnesota Street W. Police were dispatched to a burglary that was in progress. The complainant stated a women was trying to break into her apartment. She also informed authorities that merely two days ago, someone else had tried to force entry. Upon arrival, there was no one in the building. The complainant stated she had not slept in two days. She agreed to go to the hospital as she believed she was hallucinating. Police transported the woman to the emergency room where she voluntarily checked herself in.
Sept. 7
1:50 p.m. Public assist. Jade Road. Officers stood by at the end of the school day, and spoke with students and staff members.
6:45 p.m. Alarm. Elm Street E. Police responded to an alarm at a local business. Upon arrival, the building was checked and secured. The alarm company was unable to reach the key holder, but the area was cleared.
