Antwerp Police Reports
On November 20th, Antwerp officers assisted Antwerp EMS with a call at the Pop and Brew gas station. Later that day, the police department received a court order from the Court of Common Pleas regarding two properties located within the village, and the information was documented. Also on November 20th, a resident of East River Street requested assistance with a vehicle unlock, and the officer responded and unlocked the vehicle. That same day, Job and Family Services reported a possible case of child sexual abuse. Antwerp Police and JFS are jointly investigating the incident.
On November 21st, a resident of Buffalo Street reported that she had been assaulted by her ex-boyfriend approximately a week earlier. A report was prepared and forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Later the same day, the same resident reported that her ex-boyfriend—despite a no-contact order—was at her residence banging on her windows and doors. The officer responded, investigated, later located the suspect, and forwarded all information to the prosecutor and the court.
On November 23rd, a Buffalo Street resident reported receiving suspicious messages on Facebook Messenger from someone she believed to be her ex-boyfriend. The report was forwarded to the prosecutor. Also on November 23rd, a resident of West Washington Street reported vandalism after eggs were thrown at the home. The officer responded and is continuing the investigation.
On November 24th, an officer assisted the Antwerp School Resource Officer in locating a parent who had failed to pick up their child at the bus stop.
On November 25th, a resident of Frank Leinard Mobile Home Park reported receiving unwanted calls and text messages from a former boyfriend. The officer investigated, prepared a report, and sent the matter to the prosecutor. Also on November 25th, a resident of Buffalo Street reported being stalked and followed by a former boyfriend. That report was also investigated and forwarded a report to the prosecutor.
On November 27th, the police department received a request for a welfare check on a resident of North Main Street. The officer responded and confirmed that everything was okay. Later that day, an officer assisted EMS at a residence on East Canal Street.
On November 28th, a resident of Frank Leinard Parkway reported hearing a loud boom near the river. The officer checked the area but found nothing suspicious. A Main Street resident also requested a vehicle unlock, and the officer responded and gained entry.
On November 29th, an officer located a vehicle broken down and parked in the 100 block of East Canal Street. The driver stated that a tow truck was already on the way. Later that day, a welfare check was requested for an individual at 101½ South Main Street. The officer checked on the resident, who was found to be okay. Also on November 29th, the Antwerp Police Department responded to an alarm at the Antwerp Exchange Bank, which was accidentally set off.
On December 1st, a resident of Woodland Drive reported that a younger male—appearing to be a juvenile—knocked on her door and said “hello.” The resident did not answer and later reported the incident to the police department and posted about it on Facebook. Officers located the juvenile and learned he had slid off the roadway into the snow and became stuck. Seeing a truck in the driveway, he approached the home seeking help. No criminal activity occurred. Later on December 1st, an officer stopped a vehicle on River Street near Wentworth after observing it traveling 76 miles per hour in a posted zone past ZenLeaf. The driver was cited for reckless operation and driving under suspension.
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!
