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22-year-old arrested for writing 'Jesus loves you' on public and private property
By Patrick Hauf
Published June 15, 2023
Police in Corvallis, Oregon, announced a 22-year-old man was arrested and placed in custody Tuesday for writing "Jesus loves you" on public and private property.
The police department announced in a Facebook post Wednesday that Jack Gunderson turned himself in for a series of "graffiti incidents" that included the message "Jesus loves you" at various buildings in May.
Gunderson was identified through an anonymous tip and cooperated with authorities, who charged him with criminal mischief.
Police in Corvallis, Oregon, announced a 22-year-old man was arrested and placed in custody Tuesday for writing "Jesus loves you" on public and private property. (Corvallis Police Department)
"Mr. Gunderson was identified through an anonymous tip enabling officers to make contact with him and further investigate the case and his involvement," the Corvallis Police Department said in a social media post. "Mr. Gunderson was arrested and taken to jail where he was charged with Criminal Mischief 1."
A photo of Jack Gunderson's alleged graffiti messages provided to Fox News Digital by the Corvallis Police Department. (Corvallis Police Department)
Police said in May there were 12 reported incidents of graffiti with a "consistent message and manner of application." They successfully identified Gunderson in May after posting photos of him online.
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A photo of Jack Gunderson's alleged graffiti messages provided to Fox News Digital by the Corvallis Police Department. (Corvallis Police Department)
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"There are 12 incidents reported so far, and we believe there may be more," the police department posted on Facebook May 18. "Community Service Officer McMullin has obtained video of the suspect while they were spray-painting the message on a sidewalk; however, this message has appeared on several buildings as well throughout the city."
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