There were 111 total calls for the month of August.
On August 19, a resident reported concerns with coyotes running around in the village. He was traveling near the Antwerp School on Harrmann Road and saw two coyotes walking north on the road. He said he saw them again that evening near Riverside Park. He said he was concerned with the safety of small children with the coyotes being around. He also contacted the DNR about the matter. Interaction with any wild animal is not recommended as they will try and defend themselves even if you are not aggressive.
On August 19, a resident received a phone call claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, requesting personal information. The caller stated a vehicle with blood and cocaine was found in Texas, and then was told to get the money from her bank account and send to them. They gave their name and number. She said she gave the last four digits of her SSN to the caller. The victim had already called her bank and made them aware of the situation. The phone call was a scam. The police remind you to be aware of the scams that are going on now.
On August 19, a resident reported that their teenage daughter was missing. It was thought she had a ride from the Vantage Career Center with her boyfriend to the school. She had not been seen at the school. The officer contacted the Antwerp School and drove to the school and attempted to locate the missing juvenile’s vehicle. The mother then called back and reported the daughter was now home.
On August 18, a resident called and reported that she locked herself in her mobile home. An officer responded and assisted the person with unlocking her trailer.
On August 20, while patrolling through the Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Park there were two teenage boys standing on top of the picnic tables in the pavilion. The officer stopped and requested they not stand on the picnic tables.
On August 21, a report of a motor vehicle accident at South Main and Daggett Streets. The Officer investigated and one of the drivers were cited for Failure to Control.
On August 21, a vehicle was stopped at River St. near Shaffer Rd. And the driver was charged with having a suspended operator’s license.
On August 21, a report was received of domestic violence on Daggett St. The case was investigated and a suspect was arrested and transported to the Paulding County jail and charged with domestic violence.
On August 25, a mother reported that her teenage son had been assaulted at the Antwerp Ball Park by an Adult male earlier in the day. The victim did not know the suspect’s name. The case is under investigation.
On August 26, the police stopped a vehicle at River St. and Archer Drive. The driver was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid Operator’s license.
On August 26, School Resource Officer Miller requested the police go to a residence because a teenager had not reported to school and no one had called in. The officer went to the residence and talked to the mother and was insistent that the student was not there and had gone to school earlier. After leaving, the officer left the residence, the mother called and reported that she found the teenager asleep in the home.
On August 27, SRO Miller requested that an officer go to the same residence. This time for a different student who did not attend that day, and no parent or guardian called in. The student was located at the home. The mother said she forgot to call in and he had an appointment.
On August 28, a resident from the previous day called the school and said their student would be late for school and please not to send the police.
On August 28, a resident of North Garden Apartments said that another resident threatened her with a hammer. The case was investigated and the report was sent to the Paulding County Prosecutor’s Office.
On August 28, a resident reported that she received a voice mail telling her that there was a warrant for her if she did not return the phone call. The officer determined that this was a scam and told the person not to return the phone call.
On August 28, a trespasser was found at Leinard Trailer Park fishing on the property. The person was located and the issue was dealt with.
On August 29, a resident was arrested on a warrant request and transported to the Paulding County Jail.
On August 29, a resident requested a daily check of their residence as they went on vacation. The Police Department takes care of this service for residents if requested.
On August 30, a funeral escort was provided for Dooley Funeral Home.
On September 2, a driver was stopped near Main and River Streets. The driver was cited for speeding and driving under suspension.
On September 2, a resident of the county called and said his dog was missing. A 60-80lb Pitbull brown with white on chest and face was the description. The dog had a black harness. If a person sees a dog of this description should contact the Antwerp PD.
On September 2, it was reported that a suspicious person was trying to give young people candy from a vehicle that had two other young people in the back seat. The vehicle was a small silver car, possibly a Volkswagon. The vehicle with these people could not be located.
If you would like to report any suspicious activity or if you have any questions, please contact the Antwerp Police Department, 419-258-2627, as they are always ready to serve the residents of the village!
