On March 19 A resident requested assistance with unlocking their vehicle. An officer responded and successfully unlocked it. On the same day, an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign located at Canal and Kroos. The driver was cited for the stop sign violation as well as for driving without a valid license.
On March 20 A report was made regarding a vehicle that had been left at a residence for over a year and was now missing. The situation was investigated, and the vehicle was ultimately reported as stolen.
On March 21 A resident reported that their child had been assaulted while on a school bus. The officer contacted the school resource officer for assistance in the investigation. Later that day, in a different matter, another resident reported they were being evicted on Sunday and stated that the owner of the apartment had remarked that they “should have got rid of him a long time ago.” The tenant requested that a report be made regarding the situation.
On March 22 the police department was contacted in reference to pit bulls running at large around Frank Leonard Parkway. An officer responded, but was unable to locate any dogs. A separate report in another matter was made by a resident who stated that they had been scammed out of money through Facebook Messenger. The officer investigated the situation and prepared a report.
On March 24 a domestic dispute was reported at 103 Frank Leinard Parkway. An officer responded, prepared a report, and referred the case to the prosecutor’s office. In a different case, a vehicle was stopped on River Street near Wentworth for traveling 66 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. The driver was cited for both speeding and not having a driver’s license.
On March 26 the police department assisted Antwerp EMS with a call for an individual experiencing a diabetic episode. Also on this date, a resident requested a golf cart inspection, which was completed by an officer.
On March 27 a resident of Buffalo Street reported that their neighbor was violating a zoning ordinance. The individual was advised to contact the zoning inspector or the village administrator. Later that day, a resident of Stone Street requested a copy of an incident report. The report was printed for the individual, but as of April 2, it had not yet been picked up.
On March 28 the police department received a request for a welfare check on an elderly resident. An officer responded and verified the individual’s wellbeing. A protection order was also received from the Paulding Court of Common Pleas concerning a village resident. In a separate incident, the department was contacted about a group of unruly juveniles. The officer responded and investigated the situation.
On March 29 a call was made to the department regarding an individual making suicidal threats. An officer responded to assist and the individual was transported to the hospital. In a separate issue, a report was forwarded by an officer to Job and Family Services for review.
On March 31 an officer was contacted for assistance in unlocking a vehicle. The officer went to the residence and successfully unlocked it. On the same day, a resident called from Dollar General stating that they had locked their keys in their vehicle. An officer responded and was able to unlock the vehicle.
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!
