The Antwerp police reported to the West Bend News that on September 9 a vehicle was stopped on South Erie St for a Stop sign violation. As a result of the stop several items of drug paraphernalia including marijuana was located after a search took place. The driver and one of the passengers were charged with possession and cited for the Stop sign violation. The case was turned over to the prosecutor.
On September 8 a juvenile had their room searched in reference to probation violations and was arrested for drugs. The Sheriff’s Office assisted along with the Paulding County Juvenile Probation department. Later in the day a second juvenile was also arrested for drug possession and probation violations and assisted by the same.
On September 13, a vehicle was stopped on Main St. for a speed violation and discovered the driver was driving under suspension. The driver was cited for speed, driving under suspension and their vehicle was towed.
On September 14, the Department of Homeland Security contacted the Antwerp PD and stated they had received a possible threat of a shooting at the Fairview game. They expressed their concern and determined that there were two Fairview’s playing in the State of Ohio that night. One was in Antwerp and the other was Cuyaoga County. There were seven members of the Antwerp Police Department in addition to members of the Sheriff’s Office that responded to the football game that evening. The school superintendent was notified and made aware of the possible threat. Towards the end of the third quarter, Homeland Security notified the Police Department that they found the threat was made in Cuyaoga County. There were no incidents at the Antwerp Football game against Fairview (Sherwood).
On September 16, officers were called in reference to a felonious assault. It was reported that the suspect entered a residence at 1:30 a.m. with a shovel, swinging it and attempting to hit one of the residents. The suspect left prior to officers arriving. A subsequent search of the neighborhood found the suspect was hiding about a block and a half away. He was arrested and transported to the Paulding County Jail. The case has been investigated and sent over to the Paulding County Prosecutor for possible further charges against other individuals.
On September 17, a resident reported that his car had been taken without his permission. He also reported that his 16 year old daughter was missing and suspected the car was taken by the 16 year old female. A few hours later the juvenile and the vehicle were found in Woodburn, IN. The report was sent to the Paulding Prosecutor.
A resident reported on September 11 that their 14 year old daughter had left the residence without permission. This was at 11 o’clock at night. Later that juvenile was located and returned home to her mother.
Anyone who has questions, concerns or sees criminal activity are encouraged to talk to officers of the Antwerp Police department.
