Police Searching For Missing 79-year-old (Photo) - 09/04/26

UPDATE: Nguyen has been found.

ORIGINAL:

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are asking for help from the public locating 79-year-old Toan Nguyen.  Nguyen was last seen just before 10 a.m. leaving his residence near SE 190^th Ave and SE Division St in Gresham.  Nguyen is 5’9” tall, weighs 150 pounds, and was wearing a white shirt and blue pants.  Police are asking anyone who sees Nguyen to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-823-3333, or their local public safety phone number.

Suspect Vehicle In Fatal Hit-and-Run Identified, Seized By Police - 09/02/26

Police have identified the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run crash that killed Miguel Jimenez.  Jimenez was working as a flagger in Gresham early Monday morning when he was struck by a vehicle travelling through the construction site.  Using surveillance video, including footage captured by city-owned public safety cameras, investigators were able to identify the vehicle involved in the crash.

Early Wednesday afternoon, officers with the Vancouver Police Department located the vehicle at an apartment complex in Vancouver, Washington.  Gresham police officers and criminalists responded to the scene in Vancouver.  The vehicle has been seized as evidence.

The investigation is ongoing.  No arrests have been made at this time. 

The Gresham Police Department would like to thank the community and our partners with the Vancouver Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.     

Roadway Worker Dies Of Injuries Following Hit-And-Run Crash - 09/01/26

Gresham, Ore.— A hit-and-run in Gresham is now a fatal crash investigation.  Miguel Jimenez, age 50, was working as a flagger at a construction zone on NE Hogan Dr when he was struck by a passing vehicle just before 5 a.m. Monday.  Jimenez was critically injured and transported to a local hospital.  Jimenez died of his injuries late Monday night. 

The Vehicular Crimes Team responded to the scene and is leading the investigation.  Officers determined a white sedan struck Jimenez.  The driver fled without stopping to check on Jimenez or render aid. 

“Miguel Jimenez was working to keep Gresham’s streets safe for other road workers and the entire community.  His death is a tragic reminder of the risks road workers face every day,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg.  “The officers of the Gresham Police Department and members of the Vehicular Crimes Team will work tirelessly to ensure the driver is held responsible for their actions.”   

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Officer Trevor Polverini at Trevor.Polverini@GreshamOregon.Gov or to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719.

Work zones are a shared space between drivers and road workers. Your decisions behind the wheel matter.

• Pay attention. Distracted driving is a leading cause of work zone crashes.
• Slow down. Speed limits in work zones are lowered for everyone’s safety.
• Move over. When you see road workers, safely change lanes to give them space.
• If you can’t move over, slow down.

Hit-and-Run Crash Seriously Injures PedestrianHit-and-Run Crash Seriously Injures Pedestrian - 08/31/26

Gresham, Ore.— Officers responded to a report of a traffic crash on NE Hogan Dr near NE Division St just before 5 a.m. Monday.  They determined a light-color sedan struck and seriously injured a pedestrian. The operator of the suspect vehicle drove away before officers arrived.  The victim was transported to a local hospital.

The Vehicular Crimes Team responded and is leading the investigation.  Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Sgt. John Herrera at John.Herrera@GreshamOregon.gov or to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505.

NE Hogan Dr will be closed between NE Division St and NE Burnside Rd for several hours while the investigation continues.  Drivers are asked to use alternate routes.

No additional information is available at this time.

Gresham Man Arrested On Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse II - 08/28/26

Gresham, Ore. —  On August 21, 2026 Cheley Barrientos, Luis Alberto 25-year-old Gresham man was arrested on multiple felony charges following a Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse investigation conducted by the Gresham Police Department.

Cheley Barrientos, was booked into Multnomah County Jail on 5 counts of Luring a Minor, 2 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse II, 2 counts of Sex Abuse III, and several other related charges.  Detective Mike Erickson is the lead detective on this case and is concerned there may be additional victims. 

Detective Erickson is asking anyone who is a victim or has information to please contact him at michael.erickson@greshamoregon.gov

Confirmed Cougar Sighting In East Gresham - 08/27/26

Gresham, OR- At 10:30 p.m., police responded to the 2000 BLK of SE Fleming AVE after a citizen reported seeing a cougar in a tree near Springwater Trail High School. Officers arrived and spotted the animal that was still in the tree. The Oregon State Police were notified. At this time, we ask the public to remain vigilant and call 911 if the animal is seen walking in the area.    

Injury Accident In Gresham - 08/26/26

Gresham, Oregon- Officers are currently at the scene of an injury accident that occurred near the 400 BLK of NE Burnside RD. The preliminary investigation revealed that an elderly male was crossing Burnside outside of a crosswalk. The individual was in serious condition and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Traffic on Burnside between N Main and NE Kelly AVE will be reduced to one lane in each direction.       

Gresham Police Confirm Cougar Sighting In Wilkes Neighborhood (Photo) - 08/24/26

At 5:11 p.m., the Gresham Police received information via Oregon State Police about a cougar sighting in the Wilkes neighborhood. At the request of OSP, officers responded to the 2400 BLK of NE 164th AVE to assist with a drone. OSP assumed jurisdiction over the situation. During the incident, the cougar ran southwest and is still at large. It was noted that one of the animal's hind legs was injured. Should any member of the public spot the animal, you’re encouraged to call 911. For additional information, please contact Oregon State Police or the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

Police Seeking Runaway 12-year-old (Photo) - 08/17/26

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are asking for assistance from the public in locating a runaway child.  Lyric Burrell, age 12, was last seen Sunday night in the 1900 block of SE 6^th St in Gresham. 

Lyric is 5’5” tall and weighs 150 pounds.  She was last known to be wearing a pink bonnet, white shirt, grey sweatpants, and Ugg-style boots. 

Police are asking anyone with information about Lyric’s location to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-823-3333.

Detectives Investigating Death As Homicide After Shooting Victim Dies (Photo) - 08/11/26

RELEASE DATE:           Aug 11,2026  

CONTACT PERSON:    On Duty PIO

CASE NUMBER:           26-35737

Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are releasing the identity of the victim of a shooting after she died as a result of her injuries.

On Monday, Aug 4. 2026, just before 12:40 a.m., Lacey Mouser aka: Lacey Clayton, 45 was shot in the 700 block of SE 185^th Avenue and transported to a local hospital.

On Sat., Aug 10, 2026, Mouser died from her injuries. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death a homicide.  Mouser’s family has been notified of her death and is requesting privacy at this time.

The East County Major Crimes Team (MCT) continues to investigate the shooting.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Hawley at mark.hawley@greshamoregon.gov Detective Pick at justin.pick@greshamoregon.gov  and reference case number 26-35737.

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