Early Monday morning, businesses along Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield, Oregon, became the target of vandalism, leaving storefronts damaged and a suspect in police custody. The Springfield Police Department (SPD) responded to a “glass break” alarm at Cosmo Prof Beauty, located at 1853 Pioneer Parkway East, around 12:30 a.m., uncovering a string of damages across multiple establishments, including Great Clips at 1873 Pioneer Parkway East.
Upon arrival at the shopping complex, officers discovered the front door of Cosmo Prof Beauty shattered, with a hole large enough for someone to enter. Further investigation revealed a man on the sidewalk in front of other businesses, which also showed signs of significant damage. Recognizing the immediate threat and proximity to the damaged locations, the officer approached the individual.
SPD reported that the officer initiated a verbal dialogue with the man to de-escalate the situation, suspecting a possible crisis. Following a brief conversation, the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Brandon Lawrence Foster, was peacefully apprehended. A subsequent search found no stolen property on Foster.
A thorough check of the area revealed that nearly every business in the strip mall section of the complex had suffered damage to windows, doors, or both. The list of affected businesses includes a range of services, from beauty supplies to telecommunications and even a wine shop, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the vandalism.
The businesses impacted by this incident are:
- Vape Shop at 1887 Pioneer Parkway East
- T-Mobile Store at 1883 Pioneer Parkway East
- Bo’s Wine Shop at 1879 Pioneer Parkway East
- Great Clips at 1873 Pioneer Parkway East
- Video Game Head Quarters at 1871 Pioneer Parkway East
- UPS Store at 1863 Pioneer Parkway East
- DragonVine at 1859 Pioneer Parkway East
- Cosmo Prof Beauty at 1853 Pioneer Parkway East
- Family Dental at 1847 Pioneer Parkway East
- Vacant suites at 1843 and 1829 Pioneer Parkway East
- All American Pet at 1833 Pioneer Parkway East
Brandon Lawrence Foster was transported to the Lane County Jail and booked on existing warrants from Eugene Circuit Court. These warrants were for failure to appear on charges including Criminal Mischief I, Menacing, and Criminal Trespass I. After dealing with the Eugene Circuit Court warrants, Foster will be transferred back to the Springfield Municipal Jail. There, he will face 11 counts of Criminal Mischief II, one for each business damaged in the Pioneer Parkway incident. The incident has left several businesses in the Pioneer Parkway area to deal with repairs and secure their premises following this disruptive event.
