The Eagle Point Police Department received multiple reports of vandalism in the downtown area back on January 26th.
Graffiti was found on the rear of several businesses, fences, sidewalks, public walkways, and the historic covered bridge. The graffiti was determined to reference a criminal street gang based in South Central Los Angeles. Additional vandalism was then discovered on February 2nd.
Officers positively identify three suspects through video evidence, social media activity, assistance from Eagle Point High School staff, and tips from community members. Due to the apparent connection to a criminal street gang, the EPPD officer assigned to the Medford Area Gang and Drug Enforcement (MADGE) Team was contacted to assist with the investigation and subsequent arrests.
On February 4th, MADGE detectives and EPPD officers served a warrant. The three suspects, identified as Izaiah Sanders, Daniel Buscher, and Jacoby Tagnoli, were observed walking near the covered bridge on Main Street. Sanders and Buscher complied with officers’ commands, while Tagnoli attempted to flee on foot. He was quickly apprehended and arrested.
Tagnoli had previously provided a false name to law enforcement, but he was positively identified and found to have an outstanding warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle. According to a release from the EPPD, Tagnoli was lodged on his warrant plus charges of Criminal Mischief in the First and Second Degree.
Sanders and Buscher were also lodged at the Jackson County Jail for charges of First and Second Degree Criminal Mischief. Due to restrictions imposed by Oregon Senate Bill 48, Sanders and Buscher were released with future court appearance dates. The investigation is ongoing.
