Suspect Arrested in Series of Vandalism Incidents

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) arrested a man suspected of committing numerous crimes targeting a North Portland business and Southeast Portland residence.

On Monday, June 23, 2025, officers responded to a vandalism report at a tea shop in the 5300 block of North Interstate Avenue. When they arrived, officers learned that a man had thrown a rock through the business’ window on June 19. Through the course of the investigation, officers determined the same man likely threw what is described as a knife-sharpening stone through the business’ glass door on June 18. 

Detectives identified a suspect and determined he broke windows at a residence in the 8000 block of Southeast 6^th Avenue. In addition, the man threw unlit Molotov cocktails at the residence. 

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, detectives arrested Kristian T. Clarida, 37, of Portland. He was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) and lodged on the following charges: Criminal Mischief in the First Degree (two counts), Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree (one count), Coercion (two counts), Manufacturing of a Destructive Device (four counts), Possession of a Destructive Device (four counts), Assault in the Fourth Degree (one count), and Violation of a Restraining Order. 

PPB is aware of windshields being broken on numerous vehicles parked near the tea shop in North Portland. At this point, these incidents have not been linked to Clarida, but anyone with information or video is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 25-162025.

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