Armed Robberies Lead To Arrests At North Central Neighborhood Apartments (Photo) -06/02/25

RELEASE DATE:  June 2, 2025
CASE NUMBER:   25-22393, 25-222404 & 25-22412
 

Gresham, Ore. – Gresham Police are investigating a series of related armed robberies that occurred overnight at an apartment complex, located in the 24000 block of SE Stark St., which ultimately led to the arrest of two suspects, one of whom was wearing clothing stolen in an earlier robbery.

First Incident – Armed Robbery (Case #25-22393)

On June 1, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pedestrian robbery at gunpoint at the apartment complex. The victim reported being approached by a group of four subjects, one armed with a handgun. The suspects stole the victim’s keys, jewelry, and a specific brand hoodie before fleeing on foot.

A perimeter was established, and a track was initiated by a K9 officer and his partner. During this effort, an unrelated shooting was reported nearby, diverting resources from the scene.

Second Incident – Armed Robbery (Case #25-22404)

Just over two hours later, at approximately 12:50 a.m., a second robbery was reported at the same location. A male subject ran to a nearby service station and reported that he had been lured to the apartments by two females via Instagram, then ambushed by two armed males who stole his cell phone and hoodie. Witnesses noted that one of the suspects was wearing a distinctive brand hoodie taken from the first victim.

Third Incident – Robbery Suppression Detail & Arrests (Case #25-22412)

Officers observed two males walking near the basketball courts within the apartment complex around just after 3 a.m. One of them was wearing the distinctive brand hoodie matching the item stolen in the earlier incident.

When officers attempted contact, both suspects ran. One was quickly detained and found wearing the stolen sweatshirt. A perimeter was established, and Officer Debler and K9 Jager successfully tracked the second suspect to a hiding spot in the neighborhood just south of the complex.

Jeremiah White, 18, was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on suspicion of Robbery in the First Degree and other related charges. A 17-year-old male was lodged at the Donald E. Long Home on similar charges. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2317.

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Police Respond To Reported Shooting In Northeast Gresham Neighborhood (Photo) -06/02/25

RELEASE DATE: June 2, 2025

CASE NUMBER: 25-22396

Gresham, Ore. – On June 1, 2025, just after 11:00 p.m., Gresham Police officers and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex, located in 3100 block of NE 23 St.

Officers and deputies located one adult male with a visible injury above his eye. While initial reports suggested a gunshot wound, further assessment indicated the injury was the result of a physical fight.
The injured individual was uncooperative, and three others at the scene provided limited information.

Preliminary investigation indicates the incident began as a street-level fight involving fists and skateboards, potentially between individuals affiliated with rival groups. During the altercation, a firearm was displayed and discharged, but no one was struck by gunfire.

The injured male was transported to a local hospital for treatment of the facial injury. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Gresham Police Department Tip-line at 503-618-2719.

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Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Traffic Crash (Photo) -05/31/25

RELEASE DATE:                    May 31, 2025

CASE NUMBER:                     25-22181

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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Man Shot In Gresham Dies; 3rd Juvenile Arrested. (Photo) -05/22/25

Gresham, Ore.— A third youth has been arrested in connection with a Gresham drive-by shooting.   Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 3500 block of SE Richey Rd in the early hours of May 13^th.  At the scene, officers found shell casings in the street and a nearby home that had been struck by gunfire; however, none of the occupants of the home were injured.

A short time later, Jeffrey Daniel arrived at a local hospital in a private vehicle.  Daniel was in extremely critical condition when he arrived at the hospital.  The vehicle Daniel arrived in was found to have been stolen and two youth who arrived with him were detained. 

Following an investigation, detectives determined Daniel and three juveniles, including the two detained at the hospital, had committed the drive-by shooting on Richey Rd.  During the shooting, gunfire from another occupant of the car struck Daniel, fatally injuring him.  The two youth detained at the hospital were arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and other crimes.

Detectives tracked the third shooting suspect to a residence in northeast Portland.  On Tuesday afternoon, investigators with the Major Crimes Team, assisted by the Portland Police Bureau Special Emergency Reaction Team, served a warrant and took the final suspect into custody. 

Despite the best efforts of hospital staff, Daniel died of his injuries on the afternoon of May 17^th.  With Daniel’s death, the three juvenile suspects, all 16-years-old, are now facing charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Conspiracy. 

The vehicle used in the shooting has been located. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Detective Huffman at Frederick.Huffman@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Snider at Tim.Snider@GreshamOregon.gov.

The Gresham Police Department would like to thank our law enforcement partners, including the Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Oregon State Police, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance with this investigation. 

Three Wanted For Murder Of Liam Spahnle-Bailey (Photo) -05/16/25

Gresham, Ore.— Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on April 27, Gresham Police responded to a shooting inside an apartment in the 4700 block of SW 11th St.  Multiple shots went through walls into a neighboring apartment, fatally wounding 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey.  Spahnle-Bailey attended Rowe Middle School and planned to go on a snowboarding trip with his father on the day of the shooting.  Another person who was struck by gunfire was transported to a local hospital.  They have since been released from the hospital.

Gresham detectives have been leading the investigation into the shooting, assisted by detectives from the East County Major Crimes Team.  Investigators have identified three suspects involved in the murder of Spahnle-Bailey and obtained warrants for their arrest.  “Since the shooting, our officers, detectives and law enforcement partners have worked tirelessly to identify the individuals responsible for Liam’s death.  We now need the community’s help to find them and bring them to justice,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg.  Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said, “Our office is dedicated to obtaining justice for the victim and his family.”

Police are asking for assistance from the public locating the following individuals: 

• Anthony C. Hunter Jr.

  Age 20, 5’9” tall, 150 pounds

• Xavier Hirsch

  Age 20, 6’1” tall, 140 pounds

• Terrell Coy

  Age 16, 5’9” tall, 165 pounds

Hunter, Hirsch, and Coy are all wanted for Murder in the Second Degree and additional crimes.  They should be considered armed and dangerous.  Anyone who sees them should call 911. 

Anyone with information about their location can contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Traffic Investigators Identify Person Of Interest In Hit-and-Run Case (Photo) -05/15/25

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2025
CASE NUMBER: 23-52228

Gresham, Ore. — Traffic investigators have identified a person of interest connected to a serious hit-and-run crash that occurred on New Year’s Eve 2023 in Gresham. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance with locating Salomon Martinez Gonzalez, 35, formerly of Gresham.

As previously reported, on Dec. 31, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers and medical personnel responded to a collision involving a red Chevy Sonic and a motorcycle at SE Division St. and SE 202nd Ave. The driver of the Sonic rear-ended the motorcycle, knocking the rider to the ground, then ran over the victim before fleeing the scene. The rider was hospitalized in critical condition and remained in the hospital for over a month.

Gresham Police have remained in contact with the victim’s family throughout the investigation. With their support, investigators are now releasing a video of the crash, hoping it will generate renewed public interest and assist in locating the person of interest.

A receipt from a local liquor store was found in the suspect vehicle, and investigators obtained surveillance footage of a man making a purchase shortly before the crash. That individual has now been identified as Salomon Martinez Gonzalez. He unexpectedly abandoned his apartment just days after the incident and may have fled the state or country.

“We are urging anyone who knows Salomon’s whereabouts to come forward,” said Officer Adam Oblack, the lead investigator on the case. “This case has deeply impacted the victim and his family. Identifying Salomon is a step forward, but we need help from the community—and possibly the online community—if he has fled the area.”

If you have any information about Salomon Martinez Gonzalez or his current location, please contact Officer Oblack at adam.oblack@greshamoregon.gov or call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503.618.2719.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crimestoppers of Oregon at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or via their mobile app.

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Two Juveniles Arrested In Connection With SE Richey Rd Shooting (Photo) -05/14/25

RELEASE DATE:               May 14, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-19228
 

Gresham, Ore. — Gresham Police detectives have arrested two 16-year-olds in connection with the shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 3500 block of SE Richey Rd.

Just before 4:00 a.m., on May 13, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they located shell casings in the street and a nearby residence that had been struck by bullets. No injuries were found at the scene.

A short time later, a local hospital notified police that an individual with a gunshot wound had arrived in a private vehicle. That vehicle, a silver 2009 Subaru Impreza with Oregon license plate 737LQM, left the hospital before officers could make contact. Investigators have since determined the Subaru was reported stolen. The vehicle may have a black wheel on the rear driver’s side. The individual remains in critical condition.

Following an investigation, the two 16-year-old suspects were taken into custody and lodged at the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center. Both face multiple charges, including:

• Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (8 counts)
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Conspiracy

Detectives believe these incidents are connected, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the current whereabouts of the silver Subaru Impreza is urged to contact Detective Huffman at Frederick.Huffman@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Snider at Tim.Snider@GreshamOregon.gov.

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Arrest Made In Early-May Gresham Homicide. (Photo) -05/14/25

A Troutdale man has been arrested for murder in the shooting death of Ahanu Johnson.  Gresham Police found Johnson shot to death in the 2600 block of NE 201^st Ave on May 5th.  Investigators identified 21-year-old Quincy Teklehiamanot as the suspect in Johnson’s death and obtained a warrant for his arrest.  East Metro SWAT arrested Teklehiamanot at a residence in Troutdale early this morning.  Teklehiamanot has been charged with Murder in the Second Degree. 

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Tyson Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Isaac Hibbs at Isaac.Hibbs@GreshamOregon.gov.

Gresham Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash (Photo) -05/14/25

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are investigating an overnight traffic crash that left one person dead.  Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on W Powell Blvd near NW Bryn Mawr Way shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.  The lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Officers believe excessive speed was a contributing factor to the crash.  Detours on W Powell Blvd around the crash scene will be in place for several hours. 

Update On May 13th Gresham Shooting (Photo) -05/13/25

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3500 block of SE Richey Rd just before 4 o’clock Tuesday morning.  Arriving officers found shell casings in the street and a nearby home that had been struck by gunfire.  Officers did not find anyone injured at the scene.  

A short time later, a local hospital reported a person suffering from a gunshot wound had arrived in a private vehicle.  The vehicle, a silver 2009 Subaru Impreza with Oregon license plate 737LQM, left the hospital before officers arrived.  The Subaru may have a black wheel on the left rear tire.  The person who was shot remains in critical condition.  

Investigators believe these incidents are connected.  Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the current location of the Subaru Impreza is asked to contact Gresham Police Detective Huffman at Frederick.Huffman@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Snider at Tim.Snider@GreshamOregon.gov.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Adult (Photo) (Photo) -05/06/25

RELEASE DATE:                May 6, 2025

CASE NUMBER:                 25-18345

Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 77-year-old female, Hyun Yeo Park.  Hyun suffers from Dementia and has heart condition.  She was last seen on May 6^th, 2025, at 10:10 A.M.  Hyun left her residence at 4127 SW 14^th Dr.  Due to her mental state, she could be taken advantage of easily.

Hyun is 5 feet tall; 110 pounds with brown eyes, short grey hair and no teeth.  She was last seen wearing black or grey long sleeve shirt with unknown colored, loose pants.

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

Suspicious Death Now A Homicide Investigation. (Photo) -05/06/25

Gresham, Ore.— What began as a suspicious circumstance call is now a homicide investigation.  Gresham Police were dispatched to a mobile home park in the 2600 block of NE 201^st Ave on Monday morning.  Responding officers found 22-year-old Ahanu Johnson dead at the scene.  The East County Major Crimes Team was activated to investigate Johnson’s death.  Detectives have now confirmed Johnson’s death is a homicide. 

Police are asking anyone with information about Johnson’s whereabouts or activities on May 4^th or 5^th to contact Detective Tyson Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Isaac Hibbs at Isaac.Hibbs@GreshamOregon.gov.