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 crimes.
Oct. 11
12:13 a.m. Animal complaint. Dale Street E./Ninth Avenue S.E. A complainant called police to inform them of a barking dog in the area. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the owner of the dog, who stated he would take him inside.
4:55 a.m. Unlocked door. 19th Avenue S.E. While on patrol, an officer found the door of a local business unlocked. The building was cleared, and the keyholder was contacted.
Oct. 12
1:37 a.m. Welfare check. College Avenue S. A student called police after believing his girlfriend was having suicidal tendencies. Upon arrival, authorities found the female who was crying in her bedroom. She was simply upset but had no intention of harming herself. Her boyfriend stated he would stay with her.
3:01 p.m. Fire. Minnesota Street E. Police were dispatched after receiving a report of a power line on fire. When they arrived on the scene, there was no fire, but the power line coating had melted and was lying in the street. Xcel Energy and the fire department were called for further assistance.
Oct. 13
12:14 a.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Street W./Fourth Avenue N.W. While on patrol, police observed a vehicle traveling at 44 mph in a 30-mph zone. The driver was pulled over and issued a citation.
7:52 p.m. Medical. Hill Street W. Police responded to a male having difficulties breathing. Authorities stood by until Gold Cross arrived and transported the man to the hospital.
Oct. 14
12:26 a.m. Disorderly conduct. Minnesota Street W. Officers were dispatched after receiving a complaint of a disorderly male at a local bar. The male was located and appeared to be heavily intoxicated. He agreed to go to the hospital for further treatment.
1:28 a.m. Citation. CR 75/Old Hwy 52. While on patrol, officers ran the license plates of a vehicle that had driven past and discovered the registration had expired in August. The driver was pulled over and issued a citation for lack of insurance and expired plates.
Oct. 15
8:18 a.m. Speed trailer. Minnesota Street W./Sixth Avenue N.W. Police placed a speed trailer at the above location.
3:41 p.m. Theft. Fourth Street S.E. A female complainant called police to report her trailer was missing. Authorities discovered her neighbor had simply borrowed it and there had been a misunderstanding. No further action was taken.
Oct. 16
11:47 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Hickory Street E. Police observed a vehicle that had been parked in a driveway for some time. Authorities questioned the occupants who stated they were waiting for a friend.
