‘Prolific tagger’ faces 23 charges for vandalism across Portland metro area
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A “prolific tagger” accused of vandalizing property across the Portland metro area, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage, was arraigned on Thursday, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced.
A Multnomah County grand jury indicted 22-year-old Aidan Saul on four counts of first-degree criminal mischief and 19 counts of second-degree criminal mischief. Saul pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Between July 2022 and November 2023, Saul allegedly vandalized buildings and structures using the tag “GEOMETRO” on public and private property in the Portland metro area, authorities said.
Authorities said 22-year-old Aidan Saul was arraigned on 23 criminal mischief charges on March 14, 2024 for allegedly tagging “GEOMETRO” on private and public properties across the Portland Metro Area (courtesy Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.) Authorities said 22-year-old Aidan Saul was arraigned on 23 criminal mischief charges on March 14, 2024 for allegedly tagging “GEOMETRO” on private and public properties across the Portland Metro Area (courtesy Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.)
Authorities noted they seized “significant evidence” from Saul’s home in November after a search warrant was issued.
The 23 counts include over $6,000 in damage to a concrete wall and metal speed sign at the NE Halsey Street and 81st Avenue overpass along Interstate 84, and over $4,000 in damage to a concrete wall at the SE Powell Boulevard underpass on 17th Avenue, along with damage to City of Portland property, and several businesses, the district attorney’s office said.
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Total damages are still being calculated, but so far total over $15,000.
In February, Portland police announced the arrest of another “prolific tagger” who is accused of spray painting buildings as far back as 2021.
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