Gresham Police Searching For Missing Endangered 12-year-old (Photo) - 01/27/26

RELEASE DATE:               Jan. 27, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                26-4081

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

Caleb Paris left his home in the 1300 block of NE Hogan Dr. at approximately 6 p.m. this evening. He is described as a White male with curly brown hair, is 5-feet and 10-inches tall and weighs 240 pounds.  Caleb was last seen wearing a light-colored button-up shirt and gray sweatpants. He was also wearing black over-the-ear headphones. Caleb’s family is concerned about his well-being because of statements he made indicating he may harm himself.

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

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Gresham Police Investigate Two Shots Calls (Photo) - 01/27/26

RELEASE DATE: Jan. 27, 2026
CASE NUMBERS: 26-3925, 26-3957

Gresham, Ore. — Gresham Police officers responded to two reports of gunfire Monday evening. One incident was a confirmed shooting. The second was a report of gunfire heard in the area.

Case #26-3925

At about 6:30 p.m., officers were flagged down in the 18500 block of SE Yamhill Cir. by a person who reported gunfire in the area. Officers located evidence of a shooting including damage to a vehicle. The suspect/s fled before officers arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

Case #26-3957

At about 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single gunshot heard near the entrance to an apartment complex in the 100 block of SE 188th Ave. Witnesses reported juvenile males running through the area.

Officers contacted four teens, ages 14 to 16. A fifth juvenile fled and was not located. The teens told officers they heard a gunshot and ran because they feared for their safety.

Violence Prevention Efforts

Gresham Police take all reports of gunfire seriously and continue to investigate each incident thoroughly. Patrol officers, detectives, and the Ceasefire team remain focused on preventing shootings and holding offenders accountable.

These efforts include Gresham’s Ceasefire initiative, a collaborative strategy involving law enforcement, community organizations, and public health partners to reduce gun violence through targeted intervention and prevention.

“Every shots call matters,” said Captain Don Livingston, who leads the Ceasefire program’s bi-weekly shooting review and coordination meetings. “Our officers respond, our officers and detectives follow-up, and our partners work to interrupt violence before someone is hurt.”

If you have information about either incident you are urged to contact the Gresham Police Tip-line at 503-618-2719. Gresham Police Department is also partnered with Crimestoppers of Oregon. Information can be anonymously reported through their website at http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or by using their mobile app.

Gresham Police Ask For Public’s Help Locating Murder Suspect After One Year (Photo) - 01/22/26

RELEASE DATE:                Jan. 22, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                 25-3314
 

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for assistance with locating the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred one year ago at a Gresham Park.

On Jan. 23, 2025, shortly after 4 p.m., Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez, 17, was shot and killed in an apparent unprovoked attack while playing on the futsal court at Vance Park. Investigators identified the suspect, Camerino Vides, who is now 17, of Gresham, but have been unable to locate him.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help with locating Vides. The public is urged not to approach him as he may be armed. Anyone with information on Vides’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.

“Someone knows where Vides is,” said Detective Huffman. “We need the community’s help to locate him so we can hold him accountable and bring some measure of justice to Jorge’s family.”

Gresham Police Department partners with Crimestoppers of Oregon. Information can be anonymously reported through their website at http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or by using their mobile app.

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Gresham Police Searching For 14-year-old Who Did Not Return Home From School (Photo) - 01/21/26

RELEASE DATE:               Jan. 15, 2026

CASE UPDATE:                 Jan. 21, 2026

CASE NUMBER:                26-02155

***UPDATE***

Annabella has been located and returned safely to her family.

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Gresham, Ore.

Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 14-year-old who was last seen leaving Gresham High School with a friend, in the 1200 block of N Main Ave.

Annabella Wimberly left school at 12:40 p.m. today and has not returned. She is described as a White female with brown hair, is 5-feet and 4-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.  Annabella was last seen wearing a light-colored hoodie and was wearing a teal polka dot backpack. Annabella’s family is concerned about her well-being without supervision.

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

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Gresham Gymnastics Coach Arrested For Sexually Abusing Children (Photo) - 01/06/26

Gresham, Ore.— On Sunday afternoon, Gresham police arrested 56-year-old Eric Stinson on a warrant for sexual abuse, sodomy, and attempted sodomy.  Stinson is the Director of the Northwest Gymnastics Training Center in Gresham.  His arrest comes after multiple former Northwest Gymnastics Training Center athletes reported experiencing inappropriate sexual behavior by Stinson.   Stinson was booked at the Multnomah County Detention Center.  Anyone with information about Stinson’s behavior is asked to contact Detective Tim Taaca at Timothy.Taaca@GreshamOregon.gov. 

Any athlete who has experienced abuse or misconduct by a coach, trainer, or other athletic official is encouraged to report their concerns to law enforcement and the US Center for SafeSport.  The US Center for SafeSport can be reached at 833-5US-SAFE (833-587-7233) or https://uscenterforsafesport.org.