Arrests Made After Late Night Lounge Robbery (Photo) - 09/22/25

RELEASE DATE:                    Sept. 22, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                      25-39029
 

Gresham, Ore.— Two suspects were taken into custody shortly after a late-night Centennial Neighborhood Robbery. Just before midnight, last night, Gresham officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a lounge in the 2400 block of SE 182nd Ave.

A responding officer spotted the suspect vehicle traveling eastbound on Division St. When the officer attempted to stop it at Division St. and Norman Ave., two suspects ran off and the driver fled in the vehicle.

Officers quickly apprehended one of the fleeing suspects, identified as Dante Jumpingbull, 35, of Portland. The second suspect, identified as Zackary Landreth,31, of Portland, ran into a nearby neighborhood. A perimeter was established, and a Portland Police K9 unit assisted with the search. During the track, another man, William Hicks, was seen leaving the perimeter and was detained. While not involved in the robbery, Hicks was found to have an outstanding for his arrest.

The K9 track led officers to Landreth after a trail of cash was located. Landreth was taken into custody with large amounts of cash in his pockets.

Jumpingbull and Landreth were lodged at jail on robbery charges. Hicks was lodged on his warrant.

Investigators are not releasing information about the vehicle or driver at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-3066.

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Gresham Police Searching For 15-year-old Who Did Not Return Home From School (Photo) - 09/17/25

RELEASE DATE:               Sept. 09, 2025

UPDATE DATE:                 Sept. 17, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-37143

Gresham, Ore.— UPDATE: Gracie Hall has been located.

Gresham police wish to thank the community for their assistance.

Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 15-year-old who was last seen leaving her Gresham High School in the 1200 block of N Main Ave.

Gracie Hall left school just after 7 a.m. yesterday and has not returned. She is described as a White female with brown hair, is 5-feet and 6-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Gracie was last seen wearing a blue hoodie with palm trees, blue jeans, and black and white Nike shoes. Gracie’s family is concerned because she is missing her medication.

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

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Gresham Police Celebrates Fourth Annual Tagg's Dog Days Of Summer (Photo) - 09/16/25

Thousands Of Stolen Items Recovered During Retail Theft Search Warrants In Gresham And Portland. (Photo) - 09/14/25

Update with additional pictures.

Gresham, Ore.— After months of investigative work, law enforcement has shut down an organized retail theft operation in Gresham. 

Following up on information obtained in previous retail theft cases, investigators from the Portland Police Bureau, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department, and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office determined Said Alawi, of Portland, was running a fencing operation from his home in Portland and the Oregon Flea Market in Gresham, where Alawi is a vendor. 

This morning, a joint operation was carried out to serve warrants at the Oregon Flea Market and Alawi’s home.  Investigators recovered thousands of stolen items, including clothing, hygiene products, cosmetics, and other property.  The retail cost of the recovered items is well over $10,000.  Alawi will face charges including aggravated theft in the first degree and organized retail crime. 

Organized retail crime impacts every member of the community by driving up prices at legitimate retailers.  These price increases affect all products, not just frequently stolen items.  Targeting the fencing operation where stolen goods are resold to the community disrupts one of the root causes of theft by reducing the demand for stolen goods. 

Members of the community can assist in the fight against retail crime by remembering if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.  If a store always has brand new, name brand merchandise, at significantly lower prices than any other retailer, there is a high chance they are re-selling stolen merchandise. 

Networks involved in organized retail theft spread across city limits, county lines, and even state borders.  The Gresham Police Department appreciates the assistance from PPB, CCSO, MCDA, and our retail industry partners.  We will continue to work together to dismantle retail theft networks and hold accountable the offenders who profit from these operations. 

Police Investigating Burglary At Gresham City Hall (Photo) - 09/11/25

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are asking for help from the public identifying a person who burglarized Gresham City Hall over the weekend.  Surveillance video captured the suspect breaking into several offices early Saturday morning.  The thief targeted primarily laptops, small electronics, and City-issued credit cards. 

Most of the electronics were obsolete devices awaiting disposal.  City staff had already removed the hard drives from several laptops at part of the disposal process, and the data on the remaining devices is encrypted.  No critical City systems or data were accessed or affected. 

The majority of the stolen property was recovered a few blocks from City Hall, apparently having been abandoned by the thief. 

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505.

Gresham Police Pedestrian Safety Operation Results (Photo) - 09/10/25

RELEASE DATE:               Sept. 10, 2025
 

Gresham, Ore.— On Sept. 9, 2025, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Gresham Police conducted a pedestrian safety mission in the area of E. Burnside Street and 181st Avenue. The mission focused on pedestrian-related violations commonly referred to as “jaywalking.”

Officers made 19 pedestrian stops. Eleven citations were issued for Pedestrian Fail to Obey a Traffic Control Device (ORS 814.020), and eight warnings were given for the same violation.

This mission was part of a larger statewide effort to improve safety through both education and enforcement.

Funding for this pedestrian safety operation was made possible through a grant from Oregon Impact and Oregon’s Department of Transportation.

Gresham Police will continue working with partners such as Oregon Impact to reduce crashes and injuries in our community through education, outreach, and traffic enforcement.

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Arrest Made In Fatal Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian (Photo) - 09/09/25

RELEASE DATE:                    May 31, 2025
UPDATE:                                  June 9, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                      25-22181

Yesterday, Sept. 8, 2025, officers arrested Camille Zotto, 30, of Gresham, after she was indicted by a grand jury for Manslaughter in the Second Degree in connection with the crash at NE 181st Ave. and NE Pacific St. She was booked on the following charges:

• Manslaughter in the Second Degree
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)
• Reckless Driving
• Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree

Chief Travis Gullberg said, “Our hearts are with the family of the pedestrian who lost her life in this tragic crash. We hope this step toward accountability brings some measure of justice. I’m grateful for the diligent work of our Vehicular Crimes Team and the patience of the family and community throughout this investigation.”

This concludes a thorough investigation by the East Multnomah County Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT), led by Officer Gomez.

***Original Message Below***

Gresham, Ore. – A pedestrian was killed this evening in a traffic crash on NE 181st Ave. At approximately 5:30 p.m., Gresham Police and medical personnel responded to a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near NE Pacific St.

Upon arrival, first responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The involved vehicle also struck a power pole, though no power outages were reported.

NE 181st Ave. was closed between NE Glisan St. and NE Wasco St. for several hours while investigators processed the scene.

The East Multnomah County Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) is leading the investigation. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. VCT investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash, including whether impairment was a contributing factor.

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Anthony Hunter Jr. Arrested For Murder Of Liam Spahnle-Bailey (Photo) - 09/09/25

Gresham, Ore.— The first suspect in the murder of 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey has been arrested.  Liam was killed in April, when gunfire from a neighboring apartment passed through the wall and struck him while he slept.  In the early hours of September 9^th, multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant at a residence in northeast Portland and arrested Anthony Hunter Jr. 

“With this arrest, a dangerous fugitive has been brought to justice; however, our work is not done,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg. “Two suspects are still wanted for Liam’s murder.  Our officers, detectives, and law enforcement partners will not stop.  We will work tirelessly until they, too, are found and apprehended.”

Xavier Hirsch, age 20, and 17-year-old Terrell Coy are both wanted for Murder in the Second Degree, and other crimes.  The US Marshals Service is offering rewards of $5,000 each for information leading to their arrest.

Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said, “I appreciate the diligent work of detectives to get justice for Liam’s family.  I continue to urge the members of the community to come forward with information on Xavier Hirsch and Terrell Coy.”

The Gresham Police Department would like to thank the US Marshals Service, Portland Police Bureau, and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance leading to this arrest.

Officers Planning For Grant Funded Pedestrian Safety Operation (Photo) - 09/08/25

RELEASE DATE:               Sept. 8, 2025
 

Gresham, Ore.— The Gresham Police Department will conduct a pedestrian safety operation on Tuesday, Sept. 9, on 181 Ave., between SE Division St. and NE Halsey St. The department is hoping to raise pedestrian safety awareness for drivers and pedestrians through a two-pronged approach: education and enforcement of pedestrian right-of-way laws.

 The operation will be conducted between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. with warning signs posted prior to entering the pedestrian safety operation zone. Pedestrian safety education is vital to keeping our roads safe. Motorists must stop and yield to pedestrians who are waiting to cross, or who are already crossing the roadway.

Motorists are also required to stop at all crosswalks when there is a vehicle already stopped in a lane next to the lane they are traveling in. Refer to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.028, titled Failure to Stop and Remain Stopped for a Pedestrian, for specifics on the law regarding drivers. Refer to ORS Chapter 814 for laws pertaining to pedestrians.

Funding for this pedestrian safety operation is made possible through a grant from Oregon Impact and Oregon’s Department of Transportation.

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Suspect Fired Shot In North Central Neighborhood As He Attempted To Escape (Photo) - 09/08/25

RELEASE DATE:  Sept 8, 2025
CASE NUMBER:   25-36935, 25-35556, & 25-31940
 

Gresham, Ore. – A suspect accused of assaulting an elderly tenant who lived nearby was arrested after firing a shot outside his residence.  On Sept 7, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Gresham Police officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence in 21800 block of SE Oak St. The caller reported a weapon was involved and was still in the residence.

Officers located the victim who had visible injuries. Officers learned the suspect not only had an outstanding felony warrant out of Multnomah County but was also suspected of eluding an officer in a vehicle as well as menacing another victim with a weapon in unrelated incidents. Officers and assisting Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies surrounded the residence to ensure the suspect did not escape. The suspect exited the residence with a flashlight and another object, which was later determined to be a rifle. The subject pointed the object at officers and then ran off, firing a shot as he retreated to the neighborhood.

A UAS/Drone was used to track the suspect’s location and officers used less lethal force options including impact munitions and a Taser before taking him into custody. The suspect, Cameron Styles, 33, of Gresham, will be lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on suspicion of Menacing (7 counts, ORS 163.190), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (2 counts, ORS 166.220), Felon in Possession of a Firearm (ORS 166.270), Assault in the Fourth Degree (ORS 163.160), Obstructing Governmental Administration (ORS 162.235), Escape in the Third Degree (ORS 162.145), and an Outstanding Felony Warrant for Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Vehicle (ORS 811.540).

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Resignation Of Gresham Police Officer (Photo) - 09/05/25

Gresham, Ore.— On September 5, 2025, Hector Carranza resigned from his position as a Police Officer with the Gresham Police Department.  Due to the ongoing criminal case, the City of Gresham and Gresham Police Department are unable to provide additional information.