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
Oct. 31
11:38 p.m. Citation. Minnesota Street W. While on routine patrol, authorities noticed a male being held up by two persons. They were identified as friends who were supporting their intoxicated counterpart. The intoxicated male was identified as a minor. He was issued a citation and left to the care of his friends.
Nov. 1
12:22 a.m. Citation. Minnesota Street W. Officers walked through a local bar, checking for minors. A young male was identified as being underage. He admitted to sneaking into the bar. He was issued a citation and released.
12:41 a.m. Assist. College Avenue S. Security called police stating they had an intoxicated male who needed to be transported to his residence. Authorities drove the male to his destination and made sure he was safe.
Nov. 3
3:57 p.m. Assist. Fourth Avenue N.E. Police noticed a little girl standing by the road near a local gas station. Authorities spoke with the girl who stated she was waiting for her grandmother to come pick her up from the bus stop. She was transported to her home.
Nov. 4
11:34 a.m. Funeral escort. College Avenue/Minnesota Street. Police assisted with traffic during a funeral procession.
4:08 p.m. Alarm. Gumtree Street E. Police were dispatched after receiving a report of an alarm going off at a local residence. Upon arrival, the house was locked. No alarm was detected. The area was cleared.
Nov. 5
8:36 a.m. Found property. Iverson Street W. A male contacted police after finding someone else’s mail from the Waite Park area. He delivered the mail back to the post office.
2:32 p.m. Medical. Ash Street E. Police stood by with a man who was feeling dizzy and throwing up. Gold Cross arrived and transported him to the St. Cloud Hospital for further treatment.
Nov. 6
7:30 p.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Avenue S.E. An anonymous complainant called police after reporting a suspicious person who was shining a bright light into the street. The area was checked, but nothing was found.
11:21 p.m. Medical. Eagle Ridge Drive. Police were dispatched to assist a woman having stomach pains. She was provided with oxygen and transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Gold Cross.
Nov. 7
7:57 p.m. Animal complaint. Baker Street E. Police responded to a report of a stray dog which had no tags. The animal was located and transported to Sauk Rapids.
