EAGLE POINT, Ore. (Feb. 4, 2026) — Three 18-year-olds were arrested following a multi-week investigation into widespread vandalism and graffiti across downtown Eagle Point, including damage to businesses, public spaces and the city’s historic covered bridge, police said.
The Eagle Point Police Department reported receiving multiple calls on Jan. 26 about graffiti and property damage affecting both private and public locations. Graffiti was discovered on the backs of businesses, fences, sidewalks, public walkways and other infrastructure, including the covered bridge, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Investigators said the markings referenced a criminal street gang based in South Central Los Angeles.
Those arrested were Izaiah Devon Sanders and Daniel Buscher, both 18 and residents of Eagle Point, and Jacoby Wyatt Tagnoli, 18, who is listed as transient. Each faces four counts of first-degree criminal mischief and 12 counts of second-degree criminal mischief. Tagnoli also faces an additional charge related to an outstanding warrant from MacLaren Youth Correction Facility stemming from an original charge of possession of a stolen vehicle.
Police said officers immediately began reviewing video surveillance footage from affected areas and worked closely with administrators and staff at Eagle Point High School, which helped investigators identify several persons of interest. As the investigation continued, Eagle Point Public Works employees began removing graffiti from the splash park, Centennial Plaza and surrounding sidewalks and benches. Several business owners and residents also assisted by cleaning and repairing damaged property.
On Feb. 2, officers discovered additional vandalism. Some previously targeted locations had been re-tagged, and new businesses were also victimized, police said. Officers took additional reports and continued processing evidence to strengthen the case and confirm suspect involvement.
Investigators said they ultimately identified the three suspects through a combination of video evidence, social media activity, information from Eagle Point High School staff and tips from community members. Police said social media posts linked to the suspects showed them displaying firearms and using hand signs associated with gang activity.
Because of the apparent connection to a criminal street gang, the Eagle Point Police officer assigned to the Medford Area Gang and Drug Enforcement (MADGE) Team was brought in to assist. MADGE detectives and support staff helped conduct surveillance and gather additional intelligence related to the suspects, police said.
After authorities determined there was sufficient evidence to link the suspects to the crimes, detectives obtained a search warrant. On Feb. 4, MADGE investigators and Eagle Point police officers attempted to serve the warrant. As officers arrived in the area, the three suspects were observed walking near the covered bridge on Main Street, police said.
Sanders and Buscher complied with officers’ commands and were taken into custody without incident. Tagnoli attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by multiple detectives at the scene.
Police said Tagnoli had earlier been contacted during the investigation by an Eagle Point officer before he was confirmed as a suspect and had provided a false name. Following his arrest, officers determined his true identity and learned he had an outstanding warrant from MacLaren Youth Correction Facility related to a prior possession of a stolen vehicle case. He was lodged on that warrant in addition to the current vandalism charges.
Sanders and Buscher were also lodged at the Jackson County Jail. However, police said that due to restrictions imposed by Oregon Senate Bill 48, which limits continued custody for certain offenses, they will not remain lodged and will instead be released with future court appearance dates because the charges do not meet the statutory criteria for continued detention.
Police said the charges in the case include four felony counts and 12 misdemeanor counts for each suspect. All charges will be forwarded to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office for review and filing.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing and that additional charges are anticipated as detectives continue reviewing evidence and identifying other potential victims or incidents connected to the vandalism spree.
All suspects are believed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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