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. 8
9:51 a.m. Public assist. Morningside Loop. Police responded to a request by Kennedy School to check the aforementioned address for two students who were not in school. Upon arrival, both children were safe and had simply missed the bus. Officers stood by until their mother arrived home and transported them to school.
3:15 p.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Street/CR 2. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was driving 44 mph in a 30-mph zone. The driver was pulled over and issued a citation for speeding. No further action was taken.
Sept. 9
3:35 p.m. Domestic. Arbor Street. Police assisted Waite Park Police Department in mediating an argument between two neighbors. Upon arrival, both parties were somewhat calm. They both agreed to get along and respect each other and their respective children. The situation was diffused.
5:49 p.m. Gun. Fifth Avenue S.E. Police responded to a report of a man waving a gun around in his front yard. Upon arrival, officers discovered the gun was an airsoft gun. The man was advised to stop this activity.
Sept. 10
3:12 a.m. Theft. Birch Street W. Authorities were dispatched to a possible theft in progress. According to an anonymous complainant, two males wearing dark sweatshirts had left in a silver car taking washer fluid with them. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.
9:56 a.m. Traffic stop. CR 75. While on routine patrol, officers observed a black vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. His speed was locked at 71 mph in a 60-mph zone. The driver was pulled over and issued a citation for speeding. No further action was taken.
9:52 p.m. Medical. Dale Street E. Police responded to a male who had fallen off his bed and needed help getting up. The man was lifted back into his bed. He stated he did not require medical attention.
Sept. 11
1:29 p.m. Noise complaint. Hwy 52. Police were dispatched to a complaint of a loud party. Upon arrival, loud voices and bass could be heard. Officers spoke with the owner who stated he would shut his windows and lower the noise level.