September 14 the Antwerp Police Department received an order of arrest for a resident. The person was arrested and transported to the jail. September 14 a resident reported an adult male, two children, and a paddle boat missing. The officer investigated and found everyone to be safe at home. September 16 an alarm went off…
A seven month investigation by Oakwood assistant Chief of Police and Oakwood Elementary School Resource Officer Gary Smiddy, lead to the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, October 8, 2020 which has resulted in the arrest of a local Oakwood man. During the search warrant 26 full-grown Marijuana plants were confiscated with an estimated…
On 12/02/2019 the Hicksville Police Department and Antwerp Police Department conducted a joint investigation into a break-in that occurred on November 14th, 2019 at the Sunoco G-Mart in the Village of Antwerp. As a result of the investigation Antwerp Police Department charged James Prescott, age 24, of Hicksville, Ohio with Receiving Stolen Property a Felony 5th degree. On 12/02/2019 Prescott…
On January 11, officers were called to the North Garden Apartments. Witnesses reported seeing a man intentionally hit his girlfriend with a vehicle and knocking her down. She got back up and he repeated his actions. The male driver was arrested. During the arrest suspected meth was found on the suspect. On January 12, officers…
Cecil, Ohio—On Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 12:28 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 11342 Road 230, Cecil, Ohio, for what appears to be some type of home invasion. Deputies located a deceased male inside the residence whose name is not being released at this time. “This is an active investigation. We have a perimeter in…
Antwerp Police turned their reports over to the West Bend News this past week. For the month of August, there were 189 calls for service and there were 41 citations in the Mayor’s court. On August 20, a resident of Buffalo Street was issued a notice of junk and tall weeds in reference to an…
The activity at Antwerp Police Department has continued at about the same pace as it has in past weeks. For the month of July there were 117 calls and 40 citations. At the end of July officers of the Department met with the Sheriff, EMA Director, Antwerp EMS and Fire and the school administration and…
The Antwerp Police Department has been very active and people have been asking, “What is going on and what are they doing?” For the last couple of weeks the office has responded to numerous calls, but there have been several selected cases out of many to give insight into the workings of the local law…
The Antwerp VFW Post #5087 takes pride in their country and their town. They want to support all the local departments that helps keep its citizens safe. Periodically, the VFW collects funds that they then donate to such organizations. On Friday, July 27th, Bob Johnson of the Antwerp VFW donated $500 each to the police…
Defiance – The Defiance Post of the State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle injury crash that occurred on July 12, 2018 at approximately 10:43 pm on Powers Road, west of Canal Road, in Defiance County. A 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, being operated by Shawn Theis, age 41, of Cecil, Ohio, was traveling south…
Van Wert, Ohio – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on US 30 near Lincoln Highway. On July 11, 2018 at 5:25 pm, Mohamed Adbi Saeed, 26 years old, of Burnsville, Minnesota, was operating a 2016 Freightliner semi carrying miscellaneous freight westbound on…
Defiance – Troopers from the Defiance Post are currently investigating a one vehicle serious injury crash which occurred on Adams Ridge Road south of Allen Road in Adams Township, Defiance County at 1:58 PM today. Involved in the crash was a 16 year old female from Defiance, whom was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with…
Paulding, Ohio—On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 3:19 p.m., deputies assisted the Paulding Police Department with an assault with a knife at the Marathon Gas Station on North Williams Street, Paulding. As law enforcement arrived, one of the participants of the altercation fled the scene in his vehicle, and it was reported he still had…
