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.
Aug. 26
5:03 a.m. Unlocked door. College Avenue N. While on patrol, an officer found an unlocked door at a local business. The area was cleared, and the keyholder was notified.
8:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Morningside Loop. Police were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle driving in and out of residents’ driveways. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
Aug. 27
1:19 p.m. Domestic. Iverson Street W. Police intervened in a verbal argument. The two parties agreed to separate for the evening. No further action was taken.
10:45 p.m. Public assist. Second Avenue N.W. Police were flagged down by a resident who stated his house party was getting out of control. He stated he intended for the party to be 21+ but more people had come then he expected. Officers approached the house and had people leave.
Aug. 28
6:21 p.m. Suspicious activity. Jade Road. Police were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity at Kennedy Elementary. Upon arrival, there were no persons or vehicles located on the premises. The area was cleared.
Aug. 29
6:52 p.m. Property damage. Able Street E. A complainant called officers after there had been damage to his newly-seeded grass. The area was torn up. It appeared a vehicle had driven onto the grass. Police informed the complainant they would check with city maintenance to see if one of their vehicles had done the damage. Photos were taken.