Gresham Police Seek Information In Deadly Crash
- 07/29/26
Gresham, Ore.— Investigators are asking for the public’s help solving a crash which killed a pedestrian in on July 25, 2026.
Police responded to reports of a traffic crash near NE 181st Ave and NE Couch St in Gresham just after 9 p.m. on July 25, 2026. Officers found elderly female had been struck by a vehicle while crossing SE 181st Ave. The driver of the vehicle that struck the female stayed at the scene and assisted in the investigation. Life saving measures were attempted but ultimately the female was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Vehicular Crimes Team is investigating the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Officer Gabriel Hoffman at Gabriel.hoffman@greshamoregon.gov
Gresham Police Seek Information In Deadly Crash
- 07/29/26
Gresham, Ore.— Investigators are asking for the public’s help solving a crash which killed a pedestrian in on July 25, 2026.
Police responded to reports of a traffic crash near NE 181st Ave and NE Couch St in Gresham just after 9 p.m. on July 25, 2026. Officers found elderly female had been struck by a vehicle while crossing SE 181st Ave. The driver of the vehicle that struck the female stayed at the scene and assisted in the investigation. Life saving measures were attempted but ultimately the female was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Vehicular Crimes Team is investigating the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Officer Gabriel Hoffman at Gabriel.hoffman@greshamoregon.gov
Gresham Police Seek Information In Deadly Crash
- 07/29/26
Gresham, Ore.— Investigators are asking for the public’s help solving a crash which killed a pedestrian in on July 25, 2026.
Police responded to reports of a traffic crash near NE 181st Ave and NE Couch St in Gresham just after 9 p.m. on July 25, 2026. Officers found 73-year-old female had been struck by a vehicle while crossing SE 181st Ave. The deiver of the vehicle that struck the female stayed at the scene and assisted in the investigation. Gresham Fire Departement assisted on the call and pronouced the female deceased at the scene.
The Vehicular Crimes Team is investigating the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Officer Gabriel Hoffman at Gabriel.hoffman@greshamoregon.gov
Gresham Police Seek Information In Deadly Crash
- 07/29/26
Gresham, Ore.— Investigators are asking for the public’s help solving a crash which killed a pedestrian in on July 25, 2026.
Police responded to reports of a traffic crash near NE 181st Ave and NE Couch St in Gresham just after 9 p.m. on July 25, 2026. Officers found 73-year-old female had been struck by a vehicle while crossing SE 181st Ave. The deiver of the vehicle that struck the female stayed at the scene and assisted in the investigation. Gresham Fire Departement assisted on the call and pronouced the female deceased at the scene.
The Vehicular Crimes Team is investigating the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Officer Gabriel Hoffman at Gabriel.hoffman@greshamoregon.gov
Update On Cold-Case Homicide Investigation
- 07/29/26
Gresham, Ore.— Investigators are continuing to pursue leads regarding the murder of Astrid Bridges. On July 2, 1993, officers and medical personnel responded to a call from her husband, John Bridges, who reported finding Astrid Bridges unresponsive just outside their SW Overlook Ct home.
Over the past several weeks, detectives from the Gresham Police Department travelled to John Bridges’ current residence in Missouri, where they conducted interviews and served a search warrant.
Gresham investigators have been in contact with detectives from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky. The LMPD is investigating the 1972 death of John Bridges’ first wife, Joyce “Mable” Bridges. Mable Bridges’ death was also previously classified as accidental and subsequently determined to be a homicide.
Anyone with information regarding Astrid Bridges death is asked to contact Detective Tyson Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov.
Update On Cold-Case Homicide Investigation
- 07/29/26
Gresham, Ore.— Investigators are continuing to pursue leads regarding the murder of Astrid Bridges. On July 2, 1993, officers and medical personnel responded to a call from her husband, John Bridges, who reported finding Astrid Bridges unresponsive just outside their SW Overlook Ct home.
Over the past several weeks, detectives from the Gresham Police Department travelled to John Bridges’ current residence in Missouri, where they conducted interviews and served a search warrant.
Gresham investigators have been in contact with detectives from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky. The LMPD is investigating the 1972 death of John Bridges’ first wife, Joyce “Mable” Bridges. Mable Bridges’ death was also previously classified as accidental and subsequently determined to be a homicide.
Anyone with information regarding Astrid Bridges death is asked to contact Detective Tyson Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov.
Gresham Man Arrested On Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse
- 07/23/26
Gresham, Ore. — On July 23, 2026 Wise Jr, James Charles 39-year-old Gresham man was arrested on multiple felony charges following a Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse investigation conducted by the Gresham Police Department.
Wise Jr, was booked into Multnomah County Jail on 24 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse I and 24 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse II.
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Gresham Man Arrested On Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse
- 07/23/26
Gresham, Ore. — On July 23, 2026 Wise Jr, James Charles 39-year-old Gresham man was arrested on multiple felony charges following a Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse investigation conducted by the Gresham Police Department.
Wise Jr, was booked into Multnomah County Jail on 24 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse I and 24 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse II.
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Gresham Police Searching For Missing 12-year-old (Photo)
- 07/19/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham police are asking for assistance from the public locating a missing 12-year-old. Aviiona Bartlett was last seen at 3:30 p.m. Sunday near SE 6th St and SE Hogan Rd in Gresham.
Aviiona was wearing a red jacket, black pants, and black and pink shoes. She is 5’8” tall, weighs approximately 220 pounds, and has braided black hair.
Police are asking anyone who sees Aviiona or knows her location to call 911.
Gresham Police Searching For Missing 12-year-old (Photo)
- 07/19/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham police are asking for assistance from the public locating a missing 12-year-old. Aviiona Bartlett was last seen at 3:30 p.m. Sunday near SE 6th St and SE Hogan Rd in Gresham.
Aviiona was wearing a red jacket, black pants, and black and pink shoes. She is 5’8” tall, weighs approximately 220 pounds, and has braided black hair.
Police are asking anyone who sees Aviiona or knows her location to call 911.
Gresham Police Searching For Endangered Missing 72-year-old (Photo)
- 07/18/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham police are asking for help from the public in the search for a missing person. William Peel, age 72, was last seen around 2:30 p.m. Saturday near SE Powell Blvd and SE 182nd Ave in Gresham.
Peel is 5’8” tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has white hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing a blue checkered shirt, dark sweatpants, and glasses. Peel is familiar with public transportation and may have been attempting to reach the VA medical center.
Police are asking anyone who sees Peel or knows his location to call 911.
Gresham Police Searching For Endangered Missing 72-year-old (Photo)
- 07/18/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham police are asking for help from the public in the search for a missing person. William Peel, age 72, was last seen around 2:30 p.m. Saturday near SE Powell Blvd and SE 182nd Ave in Gresham.
Peel is 5’8” tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has white hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing a blue checkered shirt, dark sweatpants, and glasses. Peel is familiar with public transportation and may have been attempting to reach the VA medical center.
Police are asking anyone who sees Peel or knows his location to call 911.
Sex Abuse Suspect Pretended To Be Child, Participated In Youth Events (Photo)
- 07/14/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are asking for help from the public after arresting an offender who was posing as a child and participating in youth basketball events.
Beginning in May 2026, Gresham Police investigated multiple reports regarding 20-year-old Ethan Bohanan’s interactions with children. Investigators learned Bohanan had, over the course of multiple years, presented himself as a 14-16-year-old emancipated minor. At times Bohanan claimed to be enrolled at various local middle schools. During that time, Bohanan played in youth basketball events, received youth supportive services, and engaged in sexual relationships with multiple children. Bohanan continued to claim he was a juvenile when contacted by police.
In June, Bohanan was charged with sex crimes and physical assaults against multiple child victims, and crimes relating to the unlawful use of a firearm. Investigators have located evidence Bohanan committed physical and sexual assaults of additional children, who have not yet been identified by law enforcement. Bohanan’s victims are likely not aware of his true age.
Detectives have been in contact with local school districts, sports leagues, and youth services organizations. They have not found any evidence Bohanan formally enrolled in any Multnomah County school or competed in district-run sports; however, Bohanan is known to have participated in events organized by local nonprofit leagues and organizations, which rent space at local schools. Bohanan is known to have had contact with children across Multnomah County.
Police are asking anyone with information about Bohanan’s conduct to contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at 503-618-3128 or Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov.
Additional information on the prevention, reporting, and investigation of sexual abuse in youth sport is available through the US Center for SafeSport. The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 codified the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as the nation’s safe sport organization. The US Center for SafeSport can be reached at 833-5US-SAFE (833-587-7233) or https://uscenterforsafesport.org.
Sex Abuse Suspect Pretended To Be Child, Participated In Youth Events (Photo)
- 07/14/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are asking for help from the public after arresting an offender who was posing as a child and participating in youth basketball events.
Beginning in May 2026, Gresham Police investigated multiple reports regarding 20-year-old Ethan Bohanan’s interactions with children. Investigators learned Bohanan had, over the course of multiple years, presented himself as a 14-16-year-old emancipated minor. At times Bohanan claimed to be enrolled at various local middle schools. During that time, Bohanan played in youth basketball events, received youth supportive services, and engaged in sexual relationships with multiple children. Bohanan continued to claim he was a juvenile when contacted by police.
In June, Bohanan was charged with sex crimes and physical assaults against multiple child victims, and crimes relating to the unlawful use of a firearm. Investigators have located evidence Bohanan committed physical and sexual assaults of additional children, who have not yet been identified by law enforcement. Bohanan’s victims are likely not aware of his true age.
Detectives have been in contact with local school districts, sports leagues, and youth services organizations. They have not found any evidence Bohanan formally enrolled in any Multnomah County school or competed in district-run sports; however, Bohanan is known to have participated in events organized by local nonprofit leagues and organizations, which rent space at local schools. Bohanan is known to have had contact with children across Multnomah County.
Police are asking anyone with information about Bohanan’s conduct to contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at 503-618-3128 or Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov.
Additional information on the prevention, reporting, and investigation of sexual abuse in youth sport is available through the US Center for SafeSport. The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 codified the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as the nation’s safe sport organization. The US Center for SafeSport can be reached at 833-5US-SAFE (833-587-7233) or https://uscenterforsafesport.org.
Gresham Police Investigating Cold-Case Homicide (Photo)
- 07/09/26
Gresham, Ore.— On July 2, 1993, Gresham Police responded to a house on Overlook Ct in southwest Gresham, where they discovered 45-year-old Astrid Bridges deceased. Responding officers and detectives collected physical evidence at the scene, interviewed Astrid’s family, and canvased neighbors seeking information. The Medical Examiner ruled Astrid’s death accidental.
Following a re-examination of the evidence and Astrid’s injuries, the Medical Examiner’s office reclassified Astrid’s death as a homicide. With this change in status, the investigation into her death has been reopened. “Thanks to the combined impacts of the voter-approved Police and Fire levy, our work with the Gresham Police Officer’s Association to hire additional detectives, and our patrol division’s efforts, including the Ceasefire initiative, to reduce ongoing crime, we are now able to assign these important cases for active investigation,” said Police Chief Travis Gullberg.
Detectives from the Gresham Police Department are leading the investigation, supported by investigators from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. “While cold case homicides present unique challenges, I am confident we will be able to get justice for Astrid,” said lead detective Tyson Conroy. Anyone with information is asked to email Detective Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov.
Gresham Police Investigating Cold-Case Homicide (Photo)
- 07/09/26
Gresham, Ore.— On July 2, 1993, Gresham Police responded to a house on Overlook Ct in southwest Gresham, where they discovered 45-year-old Astrid Bridges deceased. Responding officers and detectives collected physical evidence at the scene, interviewed Astrid’s family, and canvased neighbors seeking information. The Medical Examiner ruled Astrid’s death accidental.
Following a re-examination of the evidence and Astrid’s injuries, the Medical Examiner’s office reclassified Astrid’s death as a homicide. With this change in status, the investigation into her death has been reopened. “Thanks to the combined impacts of the voter-approved Police and Fire levy, our work with the Gresham Police Officer’s Association to hire additional detectives, and our patrol division’s efforts, including the Ceasefire initiative, to reduce ongoing crime, we are now able to assign these important cases for active investigation,” said Police Chief Travis Gullberg.
Detectives from the Gresham Police Department are leading the investigation, supported by investigators from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. “While cold case homicides present unique challenges, I am confident we will be able to get justice for Astrid,” said lead detective Tyson Conroy. Anyone with information is asked to email Detective Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov.
Police Seeking Information On Anniversary Of Hit-And-Run Crash (Photo)
- 07/07/26
Gresham, Ore.— Two years ago, Tatanisha McGowan was about to climb into her car, parked along NE 162nd Ave near E Burnside St, when she was struck by a passing vehicle. The other driver continued without stopping and McGowan was left with lasting injuries. A nearby surveillance camera captured the suspect’s vehicle, a silver sedan which witnesses said had a “loud exhaust”, as it fled the scene. Evidence at the scene indicated the vehicle would have suffered damage along the passenger side of the car.
On the second anniversary of the crash, the Gresham Police Department is releasing images of the suspect vehicle. “We believe there may be additional witnesses who were not interviewed at the time of the crash,” said Detective Adam Wright. “If you have information about the crash, no matter how minor, please come forward.” For her part, McGowan says she has forgiven the person who struck her, but that they still need to be held accountable for their actions.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505 or to email GPD@GreshamOregon.gov.
Police Seeking Information On Anniversary Of Hit-And-Run Crash (Photo)
- 07/07/26
Gresham, Ore.— Two years ago, Tatanisha McGowan was about to climb into her car, parked along NE 162nd Ave near E Burnside St, when she was struck by a passing vehicle. The other driver continued without stopping and McGowan was left with lasting injuries. A nearby surveillance camera captured the suspect’s vehicle, a silver sedan which witnesses said had a “loud exhaust”, as it fled the scene. Evidence at the scene indicated the vehicle would have suffered damage along the passenger side of the car.
On the second anniversary of the crash, the Gresham Police Department is releasing images of the suspect vehicle. “We believe there may be additional witnesses who were not interviewed at the time of the crash,” said Detective Adam Wright. “If you have information about the crash, no matter how minor, please come forward.” For her part, McGowan says she has forgiven the person who struck her, but that they still need to be held accountable for their actions.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505 or to email GPD@GreshamOregon.gov.
Endangered Missing Person (Photo)
- 07/06/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are asking for assistance from the public locating a missing person. Joseph Leffler, age 40, was last seen just after 7:30 Sunday evening around SE 92nd Ave and SE Clinton St in Portland. Leffler has health conditions that present concerns for his safety and wellbeing.
Leffler is 5’8” tall, weighs 175 pounds, hazel eyes, a shaved head and a mustache. He was last known to be wearing a blue hospital scrubs shirt, camouflage pants, and red socks.
Police are asking anyone who sees Leffler is asked to call their local non-emergency police dispatch; 503-823-3333 in Multnomah County.
Endangered Missing Person (Photo)
- 07/06/26
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are asking for assistance from the public locating a missing person. Joseph Leffler, age 40, was last seen just after 7:30 Sunday evening around SE 92nd Ave and SE Clinton St in Portland. Leffler has health conditions that present concerns for his safety and wellbeing.
Leffler is 5’8” tall, weighs 175 pounds, hazel eyes, a shaved head and a mustache. He was last known to be wearing a blue hospital scrubs shirt, camouflage pants, and red socks.
Police are asking anyone who sees Leffler is asked to call their local non-emergency police dispatch; 503-823-3333 in Multnomah County.
