Community Tips Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Halloween Disturbance
- 11/05/25
Gresham, Ore.— After receiving multiple tips from the community, police have identified the suspect in a Halloween altercation at a Gresham drive-thru as 64-year-old David Mead Sr. Officers located and arrested Mead early Wednesday evening.
Through their investigation, officers determined the weapon Mead brandished was a compressed-air powered device designed to fire irritant or kinetic projectiles. The design, coloration, and operation of the device mimic a firearm. While it is not illegal to possess this kind of self-defense tool, displaying it or any replica firearm during a dispute can cause the situation to escalate and may lead to criminal charges.
Mead was booked into Multnomah County Jail, where he faces charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and three counts of Menacing.
The Gresham Police Department would like to thank our community and media partners for their assistance with this investigation.
Community Tips Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Halloween Disturbance
- 11/05/25
Gresham, Ore.— After receiving multiple tips from the community, police have identified the suspect in a Halloween altercation at a Gresham drive-thru as 64-year-old David Mead Sr. Officers located and arrested Mead early Wednesday evening.
Through their investigation, officers determined the weapon Mead brandished was a compressed-air powered device designed to fire irritant or kinetic projectiles. The design, coloration, and operation of the device mimic a firearm. While it is not illegal to possess this kind of self-defense tool, displaying it or any replica firearm during a dispute can cause the situation to escalate and may lead to criminal charges.
Mead was booked into Multnomah County Jail, where he faces charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and three counts of Menacing.
The Gresham Police Department would like to thank our community and media partners for their assistance with this investigation.