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.
Aug. 23
7:22 a.m. Theft. Minnesota Street W. A male musician reported his guitar missing after putting it in his car, leaving the doors unlocked. No suspects have been found at this time, but the serial number of the instrument was entered into the system to track it further.
Aug. 24
8:56 p.m. Medical. Cary Court. Police were dispatched after receiving a report of a female who was feeling weak and vomiting. Authorities stayed with the woman until she could be transported to the hospital by Gold Cross ambulance for further attention.
Aug. 25
12:42 a.m. Traffic violation. CR 75/20th Avenue S.E. While waiting at a stoplight, police observed a male driver run a red light. He was consequently pulled over and issued a citation for his offense.
4:14 p.m. Arrest. 10th Avenue S.E. Police received a tip of a phone that had been found. After researching the owner of the phone, authorities discovered the man had an outstanding warrant. Police went to the suspect’s home and consequently arrested him. He was transported to the Stearns County Jail.
Aug. 27
7:24 a.m. Suspicious activity. 7th Street S. Police responded to a complaint of a fight. Upon arrival, they found it was only an argument. No further action was taken.
9:51 a.m. Alarm. CR 75 E. Authorities responded to an alarm that had gone off at a local business. Upon arrival, they found the manager of the business on the scene unloading product. No further action was taken.
Aug. 28
8:02 a.m. Found property. 4th Avenue N.E. Employees of a local gas station reported a wallet had been left in their store. A driver’s license was obtained from the wallet, and the owner was contacted. The wallet was subsequently returned.
10:01 p.m. Welfare check. College Avenue N. Police went to check on a young woman who was reportedly slumped over the steering wheel of her vehicle. Upon arrival, the woman was simply playing on her phone, waiting for a friend.
10:47 p.m. Alarm. 1st Avenue S.W. Police were dispatched after receiving a complaint of a car horn that had been sounding for more than five minutes. Upon arrival, the horn had stopped.
Aug. 29
5:08 a.m. Unlocked door. Minnesota Street W. While on patrol, police found an unlocked back door at a local business. The area was cleared and the building secured. A message was left with the keyholder.
7:30 p.m. Noise complaint. Iverson Street W. Police were dispatched after receiving an anonymous complaint of a loud party. Upon arrival, police did not hear any loud music or voices. Authorities spoke with the tenant of the residence, warning them of the alleged complaint. No further action was taken.
