Detectives Investigating Rockwood Neighborhood Shooting (Photo) - 10/25/25

RELEASE DATE:               Oct. 25, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-44027
 

Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of adult entertainment club in the Rockwood Neighborhood.

Officers with Gresham Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 17500 block of SE Stark St., before 3 a.m.  The victim was driven by private vehicle to an area hospital as police were responding. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Officers responded to area of the shooting and to the hospital. When officers arrived, they found evidence of gunfire in the parking lot of an adult entertainment club. The suspect/s fled the scene prior to their arrival.

This is the second shooting in the 17500 block of SE Stark St. this month. Officers responded to a shooting in this area on Oct. 13, just after midnight. In that case, a vehicle and a business was damaged, but no gunshot victims were reported.

Gresham Police detectives are investigating the shooting.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2317 and reference case #25-44027.

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One Person Injured In North Central Shooting (Photo) - 10/21/25

RELEASE DATE:               Oct. 21, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-43135
 

Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Hood Center parking lot early Sunday morning.

Officers with Gresham Police Department responded to a report of a fight with at least one gunshot fired in the 1500 block of NE Division St., on Oct. 19, shortly after 2:30 a.m.  They found one person who had been shot and provided care until paramedics arrived. The suspect/s fled the scene prior to officers arriving. The victim has been identified as Myranda Rice, 30, of Sandy.

Gresham Police detectives are investigating the shooting. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive.  No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Conroy at tyson.conroy@greshamoregon.gov, reference case # 25-43135. Tips can be made anonymously by calling the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2317 or by visiting  http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com.

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***UPDATE*** Police Locate Missing Endangered Adult (Photo) - 10/21/25

RELEASE DATE:               October 20, 2025

CASE UPDATE:                 October 21, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-43382
 

***UPDATE***

James Robinson has been located.

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Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for assistance with locating a missing 55-year-old man, James Robinson.  Staff at James’ care facility discovered he was missing from the 800 block of NW Riverview Ave., today at about 4 p.m. James has a seizure disorder and other conditions and is missing his medication. Staff at his care home is concerned he may not know how to find his way home.

James is described a White male who is 5-feet and 7-inches tall and weighs approximately 145 pounds. He has gray hair, blue eyes and holds his arm stiff with his hand noticeably curled.  It is believed James is wearing a black sweater, black sweatpants and black shoes. James is familiar with TriMet and may go to go to the area of the 2000 block of SW Morrison St., in Portland.

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

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Second Suspect Arrested For Shooting Of Gresham 13-year-old - 10/17/25

Gresham, Ore.— On Friday afternoon, Xavier Hirsch was arrested for his role in the murder of 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey.   Members of the US Marshals Service, assisted by the Beaverton Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office, located Hirsch at a residence in Beaverton and took him into custody.  

Hirsch was one of three suspects wanted for Spahnle-Bailey’s murder.  Anthony Hunter Jr. was arrested last month in Portland.  The third suspect, Terrell Coy, remains at large.  The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Coy’s arrest.  Investigators have learned Coy has connections to Phoenix, Arizona.   

Anyone with information can contact GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505. Information can also be sent directly to investigators via email at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov or Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov.

Police Attempting To Identify Theft & Robbery Suspect (Photo) - 10/13/25

Police in Gresham are investigating a series of thefts and robberies which have targeted local retailers.  Surveillance footage captured the suspect, who is described as 18-25 years old, 5’6”-5’9” tall, and weighing about 120 pounds, jumping over the checkout to steal cash from the register.  Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to email Gresham Police Sgt. Adam Oblack at

Adam.Oblack@GreshamOregon.gov

Sex Abuse Suspect Absconds Mid-Trial (Photo) - 10/08/25

Gresham, Ore.— A suspect accused of multiple felony sex crimes has absconded in the middle of trial. 

Sammy Lisero Cardoza faces charges of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, and two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree.  Trial for those crimes began Monday morning in Multnomah County Circuit Court. 

Cardoza, who was out of custody on pre-trial release, attended the first day of trial.  This morning, Multnomah County pre-trial supervision officers received a notification that Cardoza had removed his GPS ankle monitor.  Cardoza then failed to appear on the second day of trial, and a nationwide warrant was issued for his arrest. 

"We are determined to hold him accountable and look forward to him being brought back to court," said Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez.  "Anyone found aiding in his flight from justice will be prosecuted."

Detectives have learned Cardoza may have fled to Washington state.  Cardoza was seen on surveillance video wearing a black sweatshirt, white shirt, and blue pants.  He may also be associated with a silver Dodge Charger with damage to the driver’s door. 

Anyone with information on his location is asked to contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Adult (Photo) - 10/06/25

RELEASE DATE:               October 6, 2025
CASE UPDATE:                 October 6, 2025

CASE NUMBER:                 25-41295
 

Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for assistance from the public with locating a missing 84-year-old woman, Amelia Lain.  Amelia’s family discovered she was missing from the 3600 block of NE 7 Ct., today at about noon. Amelia has dementia and her family is worried she may not know how to find her way home.

Amelia is described by her family as a Hispanic female who is 5-feet and 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. She has gray hair, brown eyes and usually wears red glasses.  It is believed Amelia is wearing a green hoodie with the word “Wyoming” on the front, tan pants and black tennis shoes. Amelia usually has four-wheel walker or red cane with her.

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

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RELEASE DATE:               October 6, 2025