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RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-18945
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a bronze sculpture stolen from Nadaka Park at 17615 NE Glisan St., sometime in the last two weeks. A member of Gresham Outdoor Public Art (G.O.P.A), David Bauman, noticed the two-foot-tall bronze otter was missing on May 3.
The bronze otter, along with a raven, was installed at Nadaka Park in Aug., 2017. The sculptures were created by local artist, Rip Caswell, and his son, Chad. The Raven is still sitting on top of a wooden pole, looking for his friend.
G.O.P.A raises funds to buy outdoor public art, that it then donates to city of Gresham outdoor spaces. Other bronze sculptures have been donated and placed in front of the Gresham Police Department and in Historic Downtown Gresham.
G.O.P.A. board president, Judy Hahn, stated, “The sad part is the neighborhood really came together to name the otter, Slider, and the raven, Seeker. The community will be missing Slider and members of G.O.P.A would like to see him returned. We’re hoping someone just wanted to put it in their yard.” Hahn has been in contact with local metal recyclers who she says are very careful not to take metal they suspect is stolen.
Anyone with information about the theft or current location of Slider, the bronze otter, is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719.
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RELEASE DATE: April. 24, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-16805
Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police identified the 15-year-old responsible for shooting the windows of seven school buses on the way to pick up students. Calls came in shortly after 2:30 p.m., reporting that someone had shot the windows out on multiple buses with a pellet gun. The buses were driving on SE Powell Valley Blvd. near Kane Dr when they were struck. There were no students aboard the buses at the time of the incident.
Officers responded and investigated the incident. In total, 7 buses were struck by projectiles damaging three windshields and four side-windows. A 15-year-old suspect was identified and contacted by officers. He admitted to shooting the school bus windows with a pellet gun. He was transported to the Donald E Long Home on suspicion of Criminal Mischief I.
Gresham Police reminds the community that our schools partner with SafeOregon, which gives kids, parents, schools, and our community a way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence confidentially or anonymously with a simple phone call, text, email or by using the web form or mobile app.
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Gresham, Ore.— A Gresham man has been charged with murder for the December 2023 killing of Cody Funk. Funk’s body was found near the intersection of SE 190th Ave. and SE Division St. on the morning of December 26, 2023. An autopsy determined he died of multiple stab wounds. Funk was experiencing homelessness when he was killed.
Investigators with the Gresham Police Department and the East Multnomah County Major Crimes Team have been collecting and reviewing evidence in the case. Their findings were presented to a Grand Jury last Friday. As a result, 20-year-old Antony Kassab, of Gresham, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Kassab was already in custody, charged with Attempted Murder for stabbing David McQuown in February 2024. McQuown was also homeless at the time he was attacked.
“This suspect targeted particularly vulnerable members of the community. His behavior has no place in Gresham. Our detectives worked tirelessly to seek justice for Mr. Funk and Mr. McQuown,” said Police Chief Travis Gullberg.
Housing and houselessness support are priorities for the City of Gresham. Gresham operates a homeless services program, which connects people experiencing homelessness with resources. Anyone experiencing homelessness in Gresham can request assistance by calling 503-618-2441 or by visiting greshamoregon.gov/services/homeless-services.