Police Blotter: Downtown Office Burglarized

A downtown office was burglarized this week, resulting in the theft of several computers, a fax machine and microwave. The case is under investigation.

Here is a look at the week in police.

March 21

Jasen A. Rao, 27, of Linden was arrested for DWI on the 1500 block of Lamberts Mill Road. During an investigation, a switchblade knife was found in the subject's pocket. He was transported to police headquarters and charged with DWI and possession of a prohibited weapon. He was processed and released.

Christian J. Janampa, 31, of Elizabeth was arrested during a traffic stop at North and Crossway on an Elizabeth warrant. He was processed and released.

There was a report of criminal mischief to three vehicles while they were parked in a parking lot on the 300 block of Clark Street. Three tires were destroyed on the cars by sharp objects and it is reported the incident occurred on March 17 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

A resident of the 100 block of East Broad Street reported a burglary to their business office on the 200 block of Prospect Street. Access was gained through by breaking a single window pane on a side window and opening the lock. Once inside, the actor(s) ransacked several desks and removed four Dell computers, a Brother fax machine and a Sharp microwave. The value of the theft is $2900.

March 22

Walter T. Allen, 49, of Westfield was arrested for DWI following a motor vehicle stop at Rahway and Washington. He was processed and released.

Dajon E. Semidey, 27, of Maplewood was arrested on a $377 Scotch Plains warrant and a $308 Maplewood warrant following a motor vehicle stop at North and Clark.