Ex-Forest Grove police officer aims to clear conviction after incident involving BLM flag

48-year-old Steven Teets filed a motion in September 2025 asking the Washington County Circuit Court to erase his arrest record and misdemeanor criminal mischief conviction.

In response to the motion, the Washington County District Attorney’s Office requested a hearing on the matter because the homeowner submitted a letter stating they are concerned for their safety and the community’s safety if the conviction is erased, according to court documents.

A hearing on the matter is scheduled for December 23.

News account from KOIN.

Oregon Live news story.

Previous accounts on Reddit:

family of man who died after being tased by Forest Grove police officer Steven Teets sues city

Ex-Forest Grove officer Steven Teets guilty on one of two counts

Steven Teets fired from Forest Grove Police Department

Washington Post covers Forest Grove , Oregon police misconduct

From the WashPo story:

“A grand jury has indicted (Bradley) Schuetz for official misconduct after an outside investigation by the Beaverton Police Department, the agency said in a statement Friday. (Steven ) Teets was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct last year. A second responding officer, Amber Daniels, will not face charges, officials said.”