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Blotter If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 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. 24 5:12 p.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Street. An officer observed a woman talking on her cell phone and proceeded west on Minnesota Street without coming to a complete stop at the
stop sign. The officer stopped the vehicle and identified the woman by her Minnesota driver’s license. The woman knew why she was stopped and was issued a citation for a stop-sign violation. 10:10 a.m. Suspicious person. Elm Street. An employee called the police requesting an officer to drive through the parking lot. The employee stated the male was harassing them in the store. The officer was unable to locate the person. Oct. 26 11:57 p.m. Assist business. College Avenue. A police officer took a deposit from the
business to the bank. 6:01 p.m. Fire. 13th Avenue. A report of smoke detectors going off was reported. The caller stated they could not see any smoke. A police officer responded. There was no fire. The officer waited for the St. Joseph Police department to clear the area. Oct. 27 10:36 p.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Avenue. A police officer was at a red light facing north when he saw a woman turn south from a westbound turn lane. The woman had a red arrow and green lights for westbound and east bound traffic.
A truck going eastbound had to stop to avoid hitting the woman. The officer pulled the woman over who denied the event. Oct. 28 12:48 a.m. Agency assist. County Road 2. A police officer went to assist another officer. When the officer arrived the suspect had already been tazed and was placed in handcuffs. The suspect was still verbal and trying to pull away. The officer stood by for safety reasons until Gold Cross arrived. The suspect was placed in the ambulance and transported to the St. Cloud Hospital.
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