Antwerp Village Police Reports

On December 16 an officer responded to an alarm at the Dollar General. The building was locked up and fine. Owners were notified.

On December 17 a resident of North Main St. made a noise complaint. The officer arrived and asked the person with the loud music to keep it down due to the late hour.

On December 17 a security alarm was going off on a local business according to the Sheriff Dispatch. Upon investigation the building seemed fine and the business owner was contacted.

On December 18 a resident reported a man with a truck and trailer attempting to remove the barricades at Park Villa Apartments. The vehicle was located and the driver was told he could not move barricades. The driver responded that he was lost.

On December 18 an officer assisted the State Patrol in a vehicle search and drugs were located. 

On December 19 a Pit Bull mix was reported running near the Root Beer Stand. The officer located the dog and returned it to the owner. 

On December 19 a resident reported a crack in his driver side window, believing to be from a BB gun. The officer investigated and could not find anyone with a BB gun in the area. The officer wrote up a report for insurance purposes.

On December 19 in the evening a vehicle was found in the Antwerp UMC church parking lot. The person was playing Pokemon Go.

On December 20 during a traffic stop an officer found a warrant for the person driving. The driver was driving under suspension, marijuana could be smelled but no drugs were found in the vehicle. The suspect was arrested and transferred to Defiance County Sheriff custody.

On December 23 a motor vehicle accident was reported at the PitStop. The officer wrote up the report.

On December 26 a report of a water main break on North Main St came in and the Village Administrator was contacted.

On December 26 an officer performed a welfare check on a resident of whom that family had not been in contact with in several days.

On December 27 a resident called about improper dumping at the recycling center. An officer contacted the person about the rules for the recycling site.

On December 28 A call was received about a stolen car dolly from a local business. A Sheriff Deputy was called and assisted with recovering the stolen product.

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!