On December 17, an alarm went off at the Antwerp Elementary School. Antwerp officer responded and helped the kids at Kroos and River to safely cross the street.
On December 17, a resident on River St. reported traffic was getting backed up to the center of town because parents were picking their kids up at church. Officer responded and assisted with parents parking their cars.
On December 17, an officer was requested on Washington St. so separated parents could exchange children without incident.
On December 17, the police department received a request to do a welfare check on N. Main St. Officer responded, located the individual and found everything to be ok.
On December 17, officer assisted a resident with unlocking vehicle.
On December 18, officer assisted a resident with unlocking vehicle.
On December 21, an officer saw a vehicle stopped in front of the police department with a flat time. It was determined the vehicle had struck something on north 49. The officer assisted with changing the tire.
On December 22, a domestic disturbance was reported on N. Main St. Officer responded and spoke to one individual that claimed it was just a verbal argument and nothing physical had occurred. The officer located the other person involved and that individual stated the same thing, that it was just a verbal argument and nothing physical had occurred.
On December 22, a vehicle was stopped for going 49 in a 35 mph zone. The driver was cited for speed and driving under suspension.
On December 24, a resident reported the lights being on inside of one of the local medical offices. Officer responded, found building secured and let the person who reported it know that the building is alarmed.
On December 24, at 10:20 p.m. a resident of North Garden Apartments saw a suspicious person putting something in the gas tank of a vehicle. When the citizen approached the suspect, who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, the individual ran away. Officer responded and found sugar had been poured into the tank, the area was searched but the individual was not located. Then at 3:00 a.m. on December 25, the resident who owns the vehicle, noticed a suspicious person around his vehicle. Officer responded, conducted an investigation throughout Christmas Day and was able to locate two juveniles and two parents. A report will be filed with the Paulding County Prosecutor to file charges against the juveniles and the parents.
On December 25, at 11:00 a.m. a motor vehicle accident was reported at the Sunoco gas station. Officer responded and prepared a report.
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!
