EUGENE (KMTR) – The graffiti on the I-5 highway’s sound wall stating “Ron Paul 2012” has returned.
More than a month ago, someone sprayed the graffiti onto the wall. ODOT quickly covered it with a white eco-friendly spray, but less than 24 hours later, the graffiti came back.
Nearest entrances to that location on the bike path include a residential way and over the pedestrian bridge from Gateway Mall.
Some residents believe the graffiti has some type of intent behind it. ODOT says the biggest problem they have now is finding another way to cover it.
Eugene Police told NewsSource 16 since other graffiti falls under the crime of Criminal Mischief, it would likely be the same in this case as well. Criminal Mischief varies from a misdemeanor to a felony charge depending on the circumstances. ODOT would first have to file a police report. For police, the biggest challenge would be locating suspect information in order to tie anyone to the crime.