Gresham Police Searching For Missing 12-year-old (Photo) - 05/04/26

***UPDATE: MISSING 12-YEAR-OLD HAS BEEN LOCATED***
 

RELEASE DATE:               May  3, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                26-19098

CASE UPDATE:                 May  4, 2026

Gresham, Ore—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 12-year-old who was last seen leaving her home two days ago.

Armoni Crittendon was seen walking away from her home in the 3000 block of SE Laura Ave., on Friday, May 1, at approximately 2:30 p.m.  She was seen on a nearby surveillance camera walking northbound wearing a black backpack. Armoni is described as a Black female with black hair in braids, is 5-feet and 1-inch tall and weighs 105 pounds.  She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeved shirt, red and black pajama pants, and light-colored shoes.

If anyone has information about Armoni’s whereabouts, they are asked to call 911.

Keeping a child away from their lawful custodian may constitute the crime of Custodial Interference, a felony. (ORS 163.245).

If you think a child is being abused or neglected, you can call the police. Officers will investigate the report and work with Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Protective Services (CPS) employees to ensure the child is safe. Additionally, reports can be made directly to the Child Abuse Hotline at 855-503-SAFE (7233). Trained child welfare screeners will talk with you about your concerns and decide if follow-up or referrals are needed.

In addition to DHS, Gresham Police partners with New Avenues for Youth (NAFY) and the Alba Collaborative who provide 24/7 services for youth ages 9 to 17-years-old in crisis or in need of a safe place to stay. They are located at the New Avenues Youth Opportunity Center (YOC), 470 SE 165th Ave., Portland, OR 97233 on a shared campus with Boys & Girls Club, Open School, and Latino Network.

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Driver Arrested After DUII Crash Into Tree (Photo) - 05/04/26

Gresham, Ore.—A driver was arrested for DUII after crashing into a tree and leaving the scene before being located nearby.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., on May 4, 2026, Gresham Police officers responded to a crash in the 16900 block of NE Halsey St., where a vehicle struck a tree in front of the Halsey East Townhomes.

Witnesses reported that shortly after the crash, the driver left the scene in a separate vehicle. Officers, with assistance from air resources already in the area, located the vehicle as it drove back toward the crash scene. The vehicle stopped about seven blocks away, and the driver was taken into custody.

The suspect requested transport to an area hospital, where she was treated for injuries related to the crash. As part of the investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw. A preliminary report indicates the suspect’s blood alcohol content was 0.223%.

The suspect, identified as Shyrell Padmore, 24, was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on suspicion of DUII, failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged, and criminal mischief in the first degree.

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Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Adult (Photo) - 04/16/26

***UPDATE: GERALDINE PARKER HAS BEEN LOCATED***

RELEASE DATE:               April 15, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                 26-16297
 

Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for assistance from the public with locating a missing 74-year-old woman, Geraldine Parker.  Staff at Geraldine’s assisted care facility reported she left at 6 p.m. yesterday, using a rideshare service to visit her son. The care facility is located in the 3900 block of SE 182 Ave. Staff is concerned because Geraldine has dementia, is missing her critical medication, and they have been unable to reach Geraldine’s son.

Geraldine is described as a White female who is 5-feet and 4-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. She has gray hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a light blue shirt and blue jeans.  

Anyone who knows of Geraldine’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or non-emergency at 503-823-3333.

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Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Adult (Photo) - 04/15/26

RELEASE DATE:               April 15, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                 26-16297
 

Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for assistance from the public with locating a missing 74-year-old woman, Geraldine Parker.  Staff at Geraldine’s assisted care facility reported she left at 6 p.m. yesterday, using a rideshare service to visit her son. The care facility is located in the 3900 block of SE 182 Ave. Staff is concerned because Geraldine has dementia, is missing her critical medication, and they have been unable to reach Geraldine’s son.

Geraldine is described as a White female who is 5-feet and 4-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. She has gray hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a light blue shirt and blue jeans.  

Anyone who knows of Geraldine’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or non-emergency at 503-823-3333.

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