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.
Nov. 8
12:26 a.m. Welfare check. College Avenue N./Ash Street E. Police were dispatched after a complaint of an intoxicated male. Upon arrival, authorities found him passed out in a yard. He was identified and transported to his residence.
2:03 p.m. Theft. Minnesota Street W. A female called authorities after noticing her front porch light was missing. This was not the first time this incident had occurred. She valued the light at around $25. No suspects have been determined.
Nov. 9
3:15 a.m. Alarm. Elm Street E. Police were dispatched to an alarm at a local business. The building was cleared.
Nov. 10
12:50 a.m. Traffic violation. CR 75/20th Avenue S.E. Police observed a vehicle traveling at a rate of 60 mph in a 45-mph zone. He was pulled over for speeding and issued his third violation within 12 months.
8:18 p.m. Assist. I94/Hwy 15. SJPD assisted the State Patrol with a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle was brought to a halt, and the driver was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.
Nov. 11
5:08 p.m. Medical. Baker Street E. Police responded to a report of a neighbor boy who had come over with blood running down his head. No adult was present at the child’s residence. The victim stated he did not know what happened. Gold Cross arrived on the scene and took over the care process. He was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital.
Nov. 12
6:58 p.m. Public assist. College Avenue N. Police received a call from a man locked inside a local business. He had used the restroom facilities there, only to be locked in after everyone else had left the building. Upon arrival, the man had gotten out.
5:37 p.m. Fraud. Second Avenue N.E. A complainant called police to report a case of fraud. The complainant was attempting to sell her car on Craigslist. The suspect who wanted to purchase the vehicle appeared suspicious to the complainant. His texts were in broken English, and his address was not from within the state. Evidence was collected.
Nov. 13
5:20 p.m. Found property. College Avenue N. Complainant called authorities after locating a purse, cell phone and glasses case in the road. The owner was located, and her items were returned.
Nov. 14
1:34 a.m. Noise complaint. Old Hwy 52. Authorities were dispatched to a loud party at a local residence. Police arrived on the scene, hearing both loud music and voices. The residents were given a verbal warning.
