A former Silverton man who pleaded guilty in June to a local graffiti spree has received high praise after completing community service through Portland Parks & Recreation.
Roman Lucian Cunningham, 24, of Portland, agreed to serve 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty June 29 in Marion County Circuit Court to first-degree criminal mischief.
He was arrested in December of 2022 after multiple graffiti taggings that month throughout Silverton including at Town Square Park, Coolidge McClaine Park, bridges, road signs, and businesses. Police Chief Jim Anglemier estimated the cost to the city to clean and repair the damage was around $4,000.
On Dec. 18, a letter was filed with the court from parks Volunteer Program Coordinator Steve Pixley commending Cunningham for his work ethic and positive interactions with other volunteers. Between September and December, Cunningham completed 111 hours of community service. Pixley said Cunningham would make “an excellent city employee” if he was interested.
Cunningham is also expected to send an apology letter to the mayor of Silverton and local newspaper, in addition to undergoing mental health treatment, prior to sentencing. A sentencing hearing on Dec. 21 was set over to Feb. 9, 2024. If Cunnigham completes these terms his felony conviction will be reduced to a misdemeanor.
