Antwerp Police Reports

On December 13, a vehicle was stopped for failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was cited for the stop sign violation and for driving under suspension. 

On December 17, a person requested an officer assistance in retrieving a vehicle that a person in the North Garden Apartments had. The officer said they would be willing to assist when they were ready to retrieve the vehicle.

On December 19, the Paulding County Sheriff’s office requested the Antwerp Police keep watch for a white truck with mud on it. Officers were told the truck had just tore through the cemetery on County Road 43. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office or the Antwerp Police Department.

On December 20, at 3:30 p.m. an officer witnessed a man fall out of an apartment building and on to the sidewalk. The officer assisted the man and the man assured the officer that he was just intoxicated and just fine. He helped him back into his apartment. 

On December 20, a domestic dispute was recorded at a residence on Shaffer Road. The case was investigated and forwarded to the Paulding County Prosecutor.

On December 21, a car/deer motor vehicle accident happened on North Main St. The deer was removed from the roadway.

On December 21, a vehicle was stopped for failing to stop at Erie and Canal Sts. The driver was cited for the stop sign violation and for having a suspended motor vehicle license. The owner of the vehicle was cited for wrongful entrustment.

On December 23, at 2:09 a.m. a motor vehicle accident occurred on East River St. The accident was investigated and the driver was cited.

On December 23, the Paulding County Juvenile Court was assisted by the police of an alleged unruly child delivering paperwork.

On December 23, a domestic dispute was reported at North Garden Apartments. The case was investigated and discovered it was a verbal argument only and no physical or threats took place.

On December 27, a resident reported to an officer, three weeks earlier someone tried to look in his girlfriend’s window. The officer asked if they actually saw someone. The person replied they saw footprints in his bag of leaves. The complainant was encouraged to report incidents immediately rather than wait three weeks.

On December 30, a warrant was executed at a Harrmann Road residence for suspected drugs. Meth and drug paraphernalia was found.

On December 30, a call was received of a mother using drugs in front of her child. The case was investigated and the mother was arrested and transported to Paulding County Jail. The child was placed with a family member.

On January 2, a vehicle was stopped for speeding. The driver was cited for speeding, open container, and cigarettes laced with marijuana. 

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!