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RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2023
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-30946
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police took two people into custody after responding to a report of a robbery. Officers responded to 911 calls reporting a robbery at gunpoint, shortly before 9:30 p.m. last night, at the Gresham Skate Park, at 49 SE Roberts Ave. The victims scattered, including some that ran into Johnson Creek when they fled from the suspects. Callers described three suspects that fled the area.
Gresham Police Officers, including UAS (Drone) and K9 officers, teamed up with assisting Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies, and a Portland Police airplane in responding to the call. While officers were attempting to locate the victims, a resident called in a sighting of the people that matched the description of the suspect given by callers. An officer spotted three people matching the description of the suspects and they ran when the officer approached. One of the three was quickly located and a discarded firearm was located nearby.
A second person was spotted hiding in the backyard of an area home. When officers attempted to contact him, he ran and hid in the backyard of another residence. He was eventually taken into custody. A second firearm was recovered where the second suspect was first seen hiding.
The investigation into the robbery is ongoing. The two suspects were lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center. Anyone with information that has not spoken to officers is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719. Gresham Police Department partners with Crimestoppers of Oregon and anyone with information can also submit it through their website at http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or by using their mobile app.
https://apps.mcso.us/PAID/Home/Booking/1601387
https://apps.mcso.us/PAID/Home/Booking/1601388
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RELEASE DATE: July 20, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-30128
Gresham, Ore.—A traffic crash involving a motorcycle and pickup resulted in a fatality. At approximately 10:00 a.m., Gresham police officers and medical personnel responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and pickup at SE 190 Dr. and SE Cheldelin Rd. The operator of the motorcycle died as a result of his injuries from the collision. The driver of the pickup stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The crash investigation has been assigned to an East Metro Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT). Speed of the motorcycle is a factor that will be analyzed during the investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken with an officer is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719.
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RELEASE DATE: July 20, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-30000
Gresham, Ore.— Missing 23-year-old, Brendan Bolsinger was located and returned home. Brendan left his home in the 1000 block of NE 193 Ave., shortly after 8:00 p.m. He was located in Wood Village and returned home. Gresham Police thanks everyone who shared Brendan’s photograph and helped find him so he could be safely returned home.
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RELEASE DATE: July. 19, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-30000
Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 23-year-old male, Brendan Bolsinger. Brendan left his home in the 1000 block of NE 193 Ave., shortly after 1:30 p.m. Brendan’s family says he is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal. They are concerned for his welfare while he is unsupervised. Brendan is familiar with TriMet and has been known to wander around Gresham and Portland.
Brendan is described as a white male who is 6 feet tall and weighs 300 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing no shirt and bright orange basketball shorts.
Anyone who sees Brendan is asked to call 911.
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GRESHAM, Ore. – The Gresham Police Department is actively participating in Oregon Impact and Oregon Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety Operations. On June 19, Gresham Officers conducted targeted enforcement in the area of SE Division St. and Main Ave., from the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officers made 34 traffic stops and issued the following citations.
- 31 citations for Failure to Stop for Pedestrian in a Crosswalk, ORS 811.028.
- 2 citations for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Using a Mobile Device, ORS 811.507.
- 2 citations for Failure to Properly Use Safety Belts, ORS 811.210
- 9 citations for other violations related to expired registration, driving unlicensed, driving uninsured, and illegal window tint.
Education for drivers and pedestrians is vital to keeping our roads safe. Motorists must stop and yield to pedestrians who are waiting to cross, or who are in the process of crossing, the roadway. Motorists are also required to stop at all crosswalks when a vehicle is already stopped in a lane next to the one they are traveling in.
Refer to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.028, Failure to Stop and Remain Stopped for Pedestrian in a Crosswalk, for specifics on the law regarding drivers. Refer to ORS Chapter 814 for laws pertaining to pedestrians. The department is hoping to raise pedestrian safety awareness for drivers and pedestrians through education and enforcement of pedestrian right-of-way laws. Additional missions will be scheduled during the summer.
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