Portland, OR. — A Portland man responsible for extensive graffiti vandalism across the city, primarily using the tag “BIER”, was convicted Wednesday, November 19, 2025, on more than 50 counts of criminal mischief.
Judge Christopher Ramras found Jacob Abel Ramos guilty of five counts of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and 46 counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office said it will seek a substantial prison sentence under Oregon’s repeat-offender statute.
The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Bijal Patel, who emphasized the broad impact of Ramos’ actions.
“The defendant caused significant damage to community property and was particularly vindictive toward local artists and businesses,” Patel said. “This verdict reflects our commitment to protecting local businesses and public spaces from vandalism. This prosecution was a community effort; we thank the victims for their support and cooperation.”
The DA’s Office credited Portland Police Bureau Officers Nathan Kirby-Glatkowski and Amelia Flohr for their work in the investigation.
The Case
The investigation began on April 27, 2022, after two vandals spray-painted tags over murals on the front of Platinum Records Lights and Sound at 104 SW 2nd Ave. Officers quickly identified one suspect, and a later search warrant uncovered evidence linking Ramos to the vandalism through photos, messages, and digital communication.
Ramos’ graffiti tag “Bier” had been documented repeatedly across Portland. Text messages retrieved from a co-suspect’s phone indicated plans to continue tagging and to encourage others to do the same.
During an April 11, 2023, search of Ramos’ home, officers found more than 60 partially used spray-paint cans, dozens of caps, and a framed photograph of a tagged abandoned building. Investigators also discovered numerous firearms, ammunition, gun-making components, and a 3D printer actively producing a firearm part.
Because Ramos is a felon, he was prohibited from possessing firearms. Those discoveries led to a separate prosecution.
Earlier Gun-Related Convictions
Ramos was previously convicted on June 25, 2025, of multiple firearm-related crimes, including:
- 5 counts of Unlawfully Manufacturing, Importing, or Transferring a Firearm
- 6 counts of Attempted Manufacturing, Importing, or Transferring a Firearm
- 10 counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- 1 count of Unlawful Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle
That investigation revealed a gun-manufacturing setup that included a 3D printer, specialized milling tools, body armor, large quantities of ammunition, and both serialized and homemade firearms—including a 3D-printed weapon and a short-barreled AR-15–style rifle.
That case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Andrew MacMillan, with key investigative work again provided by Officers Kirby-Glatkowski and Flohr, along with DA Investigator Colby Panter.
Ramos will be sentenced at a later date.
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