Arrest Made In Gresham Homicide (Photo) -03/27/25

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police have made an arrest for a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning.  Shortly after midnight, police responded to a report of a stabbing near NE Glisan St and NE 201^st Ave.  Officers found 53-year-old Thomas “Tommy” Ferrer deceased at the scene and detained a possible suspect. 

 

An investigation by the East County Major Crimes Team determined 38-year-old William Huffman had fatally stabbed Ferrer and attempted to assault another person who was present during the attack.  Huffman was arrested and charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. 

 

Anyone with information about this case who has not already spoken to law enforcement is asked to contact Detective Tim Snider at tim.snider@greshamoregon.gov or Detective Justin Pick at justin.pick@greshamoregon.gov.

Fatal Stabbing Being Investigated By East County Major Crimes Team (Photo) -03/27/25

RELEASE DATE:               March 27, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-12250
 

Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are investigating an early morning fatal stabbing in the Rockwood neighborhood.

 

Officers with Gresham Police Department responded to reports of a stabbing in the 20000 block of NE Glisan St., at approximately 12:30 a.m.  They found one person who was deceased.

 

The East County Major Crimes Team, a multi-agency team comprised of detectives from Gresham Police Department, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and the Port of Portland Police Department, responded and are investigating the incident. Detectives advised there is no danger to the public. No further information is available at this time.

 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Snider at tim.snider@greshamoregon.gov or Detective Pick at justin.pick@greshamoregon.gov and reference case number 25-12250.

 

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Luke Gentry Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For 2023 Fatal Stabbing (Photo) -03/25/25

RELEASE DATE:               March 25, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 23-46879
 

Gresham, Ore.— Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez announced the sentencing of Luke Gentry for the 2023 fatal stabbing of Justin Corniel-Tapec.

 

Gresham police responded to a 911 call reporting a man had been stabbed just before 3:45 p.m., on Nov. 22, 2023. Officers provided critical care to the victim before medical responders arrived. The victim, Justin Corniel-Tapec, was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

 

A surveillance video showing the suspect run from the area of the crime was used to identify the suspect, Luke Gentry. Gentry was located in a vehicle in Troutdale and taken into custody by the East Metro SWAT team on Nov. 25, 2023. Gentry was lodged on suspicion of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

 

Corniel-Tapec remained in critical condition until Nov. 29, 2023, when he tragically died as a result of his injuries. A grand jury subsequently indicted Gentry for Murder in the Second Degree. Gentry was convicted on Jan. 17, 2025, and sentenced to 20 years in Prison on Feb. 28.

 

"This was a brutal, unprovoked, and senseless attack,” said Detective Tyson Conroy "While nothing can ever make up for the loss of a life, I’m grateful to have helped bring a resolution for Justin’s family." Senior Deputy District Attorney (SDDA) Kevin Demer represented the state in the case and the East County Major Crimes Team (MCT), led by Detective Conroy, was tasked with the investigation.

 

A spokesperson for Justin’s family released a statement thanking Detective Conroy and the Gresham Police Department for all their hard work solving the case and SDDA Kevin Demer for being a great representative and advocate for their family.

 

 

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Three Suspects In Custody After Carjack Robbery In Rockwood (Photo) -03/19/25

RELEASE DATE:                    March 19, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                      25-11072
 

Gresham, Ore.— On March 19, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a carjacking at gunpoint, in the parking lot near SE 185th and Stark St. The victim reported that he had been robbed of his vehicle after being lured to the location on a messaging application. Four suspects fled the scene in the victim’s car.

 

A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy spotted the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped toward I-84. Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers took over as the stolen car entered their jurisdiction. The stolen vehicle was later found abandoned near NE 19 Ave. and Pacific St. All four suspects ran across I-84. A passing motorist reported seeing the suspects carrying handguns as they ran toward the Lloyd Center exit.

 

Gresham PD, MCSO, and PPB officers surrounded the area and located three of the four suspects. Evidence from the robbery was recovered during the investigation.

 

Donald Kargbo, 21, was arrested and lodged on suspicion of Robbery in the First Degree, Menacing, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

 

Two juvenile suspects will be referred to the juvenile unit of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges for their involvement in the incident.

 

The fourth suspect was not located and the investigation is ongoing.

 

Anyone with information regarding the case or the outstanding suspect is encouraged to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719.

 

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Detectives Asking For Help With Locating Suspect In Fatal Shooting (Photo) -03/13/25

RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2025
CASE NUMBER: 25-3314

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is releasing the name and photo of the suspect in a fatal shooting in Vance Park.

 

On Thursday, Jan. 23, 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, 16, 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 Vides as he may be armed. Anyone with information on Vides’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.

“I understand that incidents like this can cause fear and uncertainty,” Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg said. “In response to the challenge of gun violence, we recently launched Ceasefire Gresham, a partnership using a collaborative approach to address this crisis.” Gullberg added. The Ceasefire partnership, announced in February, seeks to address the root causes of violence by providing necessary resources, including employment opportunities, conflict resolution, and behavioral health support.