Responding to community leads, Gresham police apprehended a 64-year-old suspect tied to a Halloween incident. Identified as David Mead Sr., he was taken into custody on Wednesday evening in connection with a disturbance at a local drive-thru. As reported by the City of Gresham, the arrest followed tips from the community that helped authorities quickly locate Mead.
Investigators learned he had shown a compressed-air device that can shoot irritants or small projectiles. It looks a lot like a real gun, which can make situations more tense. While owning it isn’t illegal, displaying it during a dispute can lead to charges. Mead is now charged with unlawful use of a weapon and three counts of menacing. He was booked into the Multnomah County Jail after his arrest, as reported by the City of Gresham.
The Gresham Police Department extended gratitude towards the community and its media partners, acknowledging their role in bringing the situation to a resolution. "The Gresham Police Department would like to thank our community and media partners for their assistance with this investigation," the department shared in a statement, as stated by the City of Gresham.
