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. 30
7:10 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. I-94/CR 75. Police were dispatched after a report of a vehicle doing a U-turn and was now heading east in the westbound lanes. The area was checked, but the vehicle was unable to be located.
4:58 p.m. Animal complaint. Gumtree Street E. Authorities were dispatched after receiving a report of a stray dog. The animal was found and taken to the animal control shelter.
Aug. 31
10:37 a.m. Accident. CR 75/Ridgewood Road. A semi-truck and a car collided after both making a westbound turn. The truck driver claimed not to have seen the smaller vehicle.
Sept. 1
12:09 p.m. Suspicious activity. 11th Avenue SE. A female complainant called police after she came home to find her garage door open. She stated she had closed it when she left. Authorities searched the residence, and the area was cleared.
9:23 p.m. Gas drive-off. College Avenue N. Police were dispatched after receiving a report from a local gas station of a vehicle that had driven off without paying for their gas. Authorities spoke with employees who could provide no additional information about the vehicle. They were only aware of the amount of gas that was pumped and the value of the gas. Security videos will be reviewed to gain further information.
Sept. 2
12:44 a.m. Agency assist. CR 75/Collegeville Road. An officer was dispatched to stand by while a deputy performed a sobriety test on an uncooperative individual.
8:18 a.m. Arrest. Jade Road. Police were dispatched after receiving a call that a female suspect had been spotted. The woman was found, and a warrant for her arrest was confirmed. She was transported to the Stearns County Jail for further action.
3:59 p.m. Hit and run. 1st Avenue NW. Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the parking lot of a local business. Upon arrival, there was no damage done. No further action was taken.
Sept. 4
3:44 a.m. Vandalism. 19th Avenue NE. While on patrol, police stopped at the aforementioned address to talk to subjects that were looking at a vehicle. According to the individuals, they had noticed the vehicle had been parked there for a week and during that time, the driver’s window had been smashed. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.
1:58 p.m. Stolen property. Second Avenue SW. A female complainant reported to authorities that she believed her mail had been stolen. She was expecting a check that she knew had been mailed but had not been received. She also informed her bank of the incident.