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Two Juveniles Arrested For Vandalism At Sam Johnson Park Construction Site - 09/12/25

Redmond, OR – On Tuesday night, September 9, 2025, surveillance footage showed two juveniles unlawfully entered the fenced construction zone at Sam Johnson Park.  The Park and Hope Playground are part of the City’s Central Dry Canyon improvement project which is currently underway.  The juveniles proceeded to tamper with construction materials, including overturning a bucket of industrial adhesive which caused thousands of dollars of damage.  

 

An RPD School Resource Officer (SRO) identified both juveniles involved, who were subsequently arrested.  They have been charged with Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.  

 

Due to the extent of the damage, one of the charges, Criminal Mischief I, is a felony. 

 

The Hope Playground resurfacing is Phase 3 of the larger Central Dry Canyon Park Improvement project.  The playground is closed and expected to reopen the first week of October, 2025.  To learn more visit www.redmondoregon.gov/centraldrycanyon.  

 

The City of Redmond reminds residents that City parks and trails open from sunrise to sunset.  If you see suspicious activity in Hope Playground or any park, please contact the Redmond Police Department at 541-693-6911. 

 

 

Two Juveniles Arrested For Vandalism At Sam Johnson Park Construction Site - 09/12/25

Redmond, OR – On Tuesday night, September 9, 2025, surveillance footage showed two juveniles unlawfully entered the fenced construction zone at Sam Johnson Park.  The Park and Hope Playground are part of the City’s Central Dry Canyon improvement project which is currently underway.  The juveniles proceeded to tamper with construction materials, including overturning a bucket of industrial adhesive which caused thousands of dollars of damage.  

 

An RPD School Resource Officer (SRO) identified both juveniles involved, who were subsequently arrested.  They have been charged with Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.  

 

Due to the extent of the damage, one of the charges, Criminal Mischief I, is a felony. 

 

The Hope Playground resurfacing is Phase 3 of the larger Central Dry Canyon Park Improvement project.  The playground is closed and expected to reopen the first week of October, 2025.  To learn more visit www.redmondoregon.gov/centraldrycanyon.  

 

The City of Redmond reminds residents that City parks and trails open from sunrise to sunset.  If you see suspicious activity in Hope Playground or any park, please contact the Redmond Police Department at 541-693-6911.