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 162^nd 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 92^nd 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.

Shooting At Rockwood Village Apartments Ruled Homicide; Victim Identified (Photo) - 07/01/26

RELEASE DATE:               July 1, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                 26-29410
 

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are releasing the identity of the victim of a fatal shooting at Rockwood Village Apartments.

On Mon., June 29, just before 4 a.m., D’Angelo Adams, 25, was shot and killed in the 700 block of SE 185 Ave. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide by gunfire. Adams’ family has been notified of his death and provided a photo of for public release.

The East County Major Crimes Team (MCT) was activated and Gresham detectives are continuing to lead the investigation with their MCT partners.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Hibbs at isaac.hibbs@greshamoregon.gov or Detective Pick at justin.pick@greshamoregon.gov and reference case number 26-29410.

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LOCATED: Gresham Police Searching For 12-year-old Runaway (Photo) - 06/29/26

RELEASE DATE:               June 28, 2026
CASE UPDATE:                 June 29, 2026

CASE NUMBER:                 26-29366

*** Lyric has been located***

Gresham, Ore—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 12-year-old runaway from southeast Gresham.

Lyric Burrell left her home in the 1900 block of SE 6 St., at approximately 5 to 6 p.m., this evening. She is believed to have left through her bedroom window. Lyric is described as a Black female with short pink/red dyed hair with a single pink matching eyebrow; the other is black. Lyric is 5-feet and 5-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She is considered endangered because of her age.

If anyone has information about Lyric’s whereabouts, they are asked to call 503-823-3333 and reference case # 26-29366.

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Suspect In Fatal Park Shooting Apprehended (Photo) - 06/25/26

RELEASE DATE:               June 25, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                 25-3314
 

Gresham, Ore.— Camerino Vides, wanted in connection with the 2025 murder in Vance Park, was apprehended in Spokane, Wash.

On Jan. 23, 2025, shortly after 4 p.m., Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez, 17-years-old, was shot and killed in an apparent unprovoked attack while playing on the futsal court in Vance Park.

Detectives released the suspect’s name and picture on March 13, 2025, asking for the public’s assistance with locating him. Detectives renewed that appeal on the one-year anniversary of Jorge's murder.

On Tuesday, authorities in Spokane identified a suspect in custody on unrelated charges as Camerino Vides. Gresham Police detectives worked with Spokane law enforcement to confirm his identity. Vides is being held pending extradition to Oregon.

"We're grateful to our detectives, our law enforcement partners in Spokane, and everyone who shared information that helped keep this case in the public eye," said Chief Travis Gullberg. "This arrest brings us one step closer to justice for Jorge and his family."

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Gresham Police Searching For Missing 13-year-old (Photo) - 06/21/26

RELEASE DATE:               June 20, 2026
CASE UPDATE:                 June 21, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                 26-27756

***UPDATE: Mila has been located.***

Gresham, Ore—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 13-year-old.

Mila Garza was last seen in the 600 block of SE 2 St., at approximately 6 p.m., yesterday. She is described as a Hispanic female with brown eyes and brown hair worn with highlights. Mila is 5-feet 3-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds.

Mila’s family is concerned about her well-being because she is significantly younger than her friends. She is not familiar with the Gresham area as she is from Milwaukie, Ore.

If anyone has information about Mila’s whereabouts, they are asked to call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333 and reference 26-27756.

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Gresham Police Searching For Missing 70 Year Old (Photo) - 06/19/26

RELEASE DATE:               June 19, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                 26-27704

Gresham, Ore—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 70-year-old man.

Richard Fay left a doctor's appointment and was last seen at 1722 northwest 12 court at 10:00 AM.  He is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and takes medication for it daily.  Recently his family has become more concerned about his cognitive abilities as he can become confused easily. Richard is described as 5-feet 8-inches tall and weighs 156 pounds.  He has grey hair and blue eyes.  Richard was last seen wearing a striped shirt, jean shorts, and white tennis shoes.

If anyone has information about Richard's whereabouts, they are asked to call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333 and reference 26-27704.

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