Several Newtown Homes Vandalized On Mischief Night: Cops

NEWTOWN, PA — Several local residences were targeted by vandals on Mischief Night, according to information from Newtown Township Police.

Police took reports of at least five incidents of property damage and vandalism the morning of Oct. 31. Mischief night is the night before Halloween.

The first incident was observed by an officer on patrol around 2 a.m. on Oct. 31. While driving through Jane Chapman East, the officer saw a home that had toilet paper thrown on the front lawn and draped over the mailbox. A political sign had been ripped out of the lawn and spray painted, and there was spray paint damage to the driveway and entire mailbox as well, police said.

Other incidents were reported on Skyview Way, Joseph Drive, and Alexander Court.

A car at the Skyview Way residence had been spray painted.

On Joseph Drive, police noted eggs on the rooftop and driveway, and toilet paper on the front yard. A mailbox had been spray painted and filled with condiments.

Two Alexander Court residents were targeted. One person had shaving cream and spray paint on their mailbox and car. Another Alexander Court resident reported that they were also a victim of criminal mischief. Details on the second Alexander Court incident were not immediately available.

Investigation into the incidents is ongoing, according to police.

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