Baker City Police Investigate Gang-Related Graffiti; One Juvenile Arrested
By Garrett Christensen on Friday, March 20th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY – (Release from Baker City Police) On the evening of March 18, 2026, Baker City Police officers responded to reports of vandalism involving graffiti in the alley between 1st Street and 2nd Street, as well as in the Highway 7 underpass at Orchard Street.
The graffiti, identified as gang-related “tagging,” referenced the 18th Street Gang. Officers, working in coordination with detectives, immediately initiated a comprehensive investigation. As a result, one juvenile suspect has been identified and taken into custody in connection with the incident. The juvenile was transported to the Canyon County Juvenile Detention Center in Idaho and lodged on a charge of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, a Class C felony. The estimated cost to remove the graffiti exceeds $1,000.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional arrests are anticipated.
The Baker City Police Department, in collaboration with regional law enforcement partners, takes all gang-related criminal activity seriously. Preventing the establishment of organized criminal groups within our community remains a top priority.
We recognize that many residents have chosen to live in Baker County to enjoy a safe and secure environment. The men and women of the Baker City Police Department share that commitment, as we live and work in this community alongside you. We remain dedicated to protecting our youth, supporting our families, and ensuring the continued safety and well-being of all who call Baker County and Baker City home.
