SPARTA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A 63-year-old Sparta Township man was arrested Monday following an investigation into the reported theft of political signs, according to the Sparta Township Police Department.
Police identified the man as Martin Viegas, 63, of Sparta Township, who was arrested Oct. 26 in connection with the alleged theft.
According to police, officers investigating the complaint responded to the Shawnee Trail area, where the missing political signs were subsequently recovered. The signs were returned to their owner.
Viegas was taken into custody and transported to Sparta Township Police Headquarters for processing. He was charged with theft of movable property, a disorderly persons offense under New Jersey law.
Following processing, Viegas was released pending a required court appearance.
Police did not specify how many signs were involved, which political candidates or organizations they represented, or when the alleged theft occurred.
