Halloween Decorations Vandalized, Lawn Signs Stolen In Westfield

WESTFIELD, NJ — Stolen lawn signs, vandalized Halloween decorations, and fraud were all reported this past week in Westfield.

Westfield Police Blotter from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28:

On Oct. 22 at 2:14 p.m.: A resident in the 600 block of Westfield Ave. reported an incident of theft that occurred during overnight hours, between Oct. 22 at 10 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 8 a.m. According to the resident, someone stole four lawn signs from the front lawn of his residence. The owner estimated the value of the stolen property to be $20.

On Oct. 22 at 2:33 p.m.: A resident in the 600 block of Westfield Ave. reported an incident of theft that occurred between Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 1:30 a.m. According to the resident, someone stole two lawn signs from the front lawn of his residence. The owner estimated the value of the stolen property to be $10.

Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m.: A resident in the 300 block of Kimball Ave. reported that his identity was stolen and used by someone to file a fraudulent tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. The resident reported this fraudulent activity to the Internal Revenue Service and suffered no monetary loss.

On Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m.: A resident in the 300 block of Elm St. reported that her identity was stolen and used by someone to file a fraudulent tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. The resident reported this fraudulent activity to the Internal Revenue Service and suffered no monetary loss.

On Oct. 24 at 10:45 p.m.: Officers responded to the 300 block of South Scotch Plains Avenue for a residential alarm. Upon arrival, they discovered handprints and broken glass to an exterior window. A check of the premise and surrounding areas determined that entry was not made to the residence.

On Oct. 25 at 8:10 p.m.: Jamal Robinson, 25, Newark, was subsequently arrested for an outstanding Union Township Municipal Court warrant during a motor vehicle stop. The bail amount was $750 and he was released with a new court date.

On Oct. 27 at 5:06 p.m.: A resident in the 1000 block of Lawrence Avenue reported that a suspect went on to their porch and stole a package containing an iPhone 15. The approximate value of the iPhone was $1,000.

On Oct. 28 at 8:34 a.m.: A resident in the 900 block of Columbus Ave. reported an incident of criminal mischief. Sometime during overnight hours, someone vandalized his Halloween decorations causing approximately $300 worth of property damage.

On Oct. 28 at 2:20 p.m.: Dismas F. Infane, 55, Monroe was arrested on the strength of active warrants out of Elizabeth Municipal Court in the amount of $1,000 and Linden Municipal Court in the amount of $750, pursuant to a traffic investigation in the area of East Broad Street and Mountain Avenue. Once the warrants were confirmed, Infante was taken to Westfield Police Headquarters, where he was processed and subsequently taken to Elizabeth Police Department.

On Oct. 28 at 10:41 p.m.: A juvenile male, 16, from the City of Newark was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property (a stolen motor vehicle) and resisting arrest by flight near the 200 block of South Avenue East. He was later released on a summons to a parent/guardian.

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