On December 1, A resident reported they received a call from Amazon, telling him they were suing him for $700 and needed information from him. It was determined it was a scam and the resident did not give out any information.
On December 1, A resident received a call from her credit alert company stating someone opened a line of credit in her name. The case is under investigation.
On November 30, A resident reported he received several calls claiming to be from the social security office and threatened that if he didn’t answer his questions a Federal Marshall would come and arrest him. This, too, is a scam.
On November 29, A suspicious person was reported at the Dollar General Store. An officer responded and everything appeared to be okay.
On November 29, An officer responded to a report of a gas meter leaking. The officer stood by until the fire department arrived.
On November 28, An officer assisted the Ohio Highway Patrol for a traffic stop and arrest of person driving under the influence of drugs.
On November 28, An officer saw a suspicious vehicle on S. Erie Street. The officer investigated and found it to be a driver for Amazon delivering packages for Amazon.
On November 26, A resident of N. Main Street reported that she was having trouble with her ex spouse. When the officer arrived, the person had already left.
On November 25, A resident of N. Main Street called and reported a dispute between her and her ex-husband in reference to child custody.
On November 22, A resident called in reference to her sister’s son, who was 2, that had locked himself in a bedroom with the 6 year old daughter. An officer went to the location and the resident told him she had no way of opening the door. The officer was able to get in the door and retrieve children.
On November 21, There was an alarm at a local business. Officer responded and determined it was a false alarm.
On November 20, A resident reported a dispute with a neighbor. An officer responded, defused the situation and filed a report with the prosecutor’s office.
On November 19, An officer noticed a vehicle parked at a local church. When the officer investigated, he found out the vehicle belonged to the pastor.
If you would like to report any suspicious activity or if you have any questions, please contact the Antwerp Police Department, 419-258-2627. They are always ready to serve the residents of the Village of Antwerp!
