Don Livingston Promoted To Assistant Chief Of Gresham Police Department (Photo) - 06/02/26

RELEASE DATE:         June 2, 2026

Gresham, Ore.—The Gresham Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Don Livingston to Assistant Chief. Livingston took the Oath of Office today and formally assumed his new role within the department.

Assistant Chief Livingston began his law enforcement career in 1996 with the Medford Police Department. In 1998, he joined the Portland Police Bureau, where he served in a variety of assignments and leadership positions until his retirement in 2023. In 2024, he joined the Gresham Police Department, bringing nearly three decades of law enforcement experience.

As commander of the Special Operations Division, Livingston has led investigations, the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), the Crisis Negotiation Team, K-9, drones, and other specialized units.

Throughout his career, Livingston has served in the Training Division, Gang Enforcement Team, Special Emergency Reaction Team, and as SWAT Commander. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon and is a graduate of the FBI LEEDA Trilogy series.

Chief Travis Gullberg said, "Don's appointment to Assistant Chief is well deserved. We look forward to his continued leadership and the positive contributions he will bring to our department."

Today's Oath of Office ceremony follows the retirement of Assistant Chief Andrew Shearer. The Gresham Police Department thanks Assistant Chief Shearer for his service and leadership during his time with the agency and wishes him the best in retirement.

Crash Leaves Driver Critically Injured In Gresham (Photo) - 05/29/26

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are investigating a crash which left one person with life-threatening injuries.   Shortly before 5:30 P.M., police and medical personnel responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash near NE 181^st Ave and NE Couch St in Gresham.  Officers determined the involved vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and came to rest against a nearby apartment building.  The driver was ejected from the vehicle.  They were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. 

The apartment building suffered minor, non-structural damage.  Roads and traffic lights in the area were impacted for several hours while utility crews worked to repair the utility pole and damaged wires.  The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.  

This crash is a reminder of the importance of wearing a seatbelt while travelling in a motor vehicle.   Research has shown proper seatbelt use virtually eliminates the chance of being ejected from a vehicle, even during a roll-over crash.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that using lap and shoulder seat belts reduces the risk of front seat passenger car deaths by 45%, and moderate-to-critical injuries by 50%.  The results are even more significant for the occupants of light trucks.

Bomb Threat Investigation At Bank Determined To Be Hoax (Photo) - 05/20/26

RELEASE DATE:               May  20, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                26-22257

Gresham, Ore.—Officers used drones and an explosive ordnance detection K9 to safely clear the scene after a bank employee reported receiving threatening messages. Gresham Police responded to a bomb threat at approximately 9 a.m. in the 100 block of NE 181 Ave. after an employee of a bank reported receiving messages claiming a bomb had been placed in their vehicle.

Officers secured the area and used a drone to visually check for devices. An explosive ordnance detection dog from the Port of Portland Police Department assigned to the Trimet's Transit Police Unit, K9 Jacky, and her handler, responded to the scene. After checking the parking lot and inside the bank, the scene was rendered safe. The investigation at the scene took about 90 minutes.

Preliminary information indicates the messages originated from a Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) service. Officer Jarom Sweazey said, “The victim of the threat did the right thing by reporting it to police immediately.”

The investigation into the origin of the hoax threat is ongoing.

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Road Rage Incident Leads To Arrest (Photo) - 05/15/26

UPDATE: Corrected incident date to May 6, 2026

Gresham, Ore.—A 19-year-old was arrested after pointing a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident in Gresham.

On May 6, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a caller reported a road rage incident near W. Powell Blvd. and SE 182 Ave. in Gresham. The caller reported another driver was honking, driving erratically, and pointing a handgun at her. The victim captured video of the encounter, which showed the suspect pointing the firearm at her.

The suspect vehicle was last seen driving westbound into Portland. Officers with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Transit Police Unit located the suspect near SE 150 Ave. and SE Powell Blvd. in Portland, conducted a traffic stop, and took him into custody without incident. Gresham officers responded and took over the investigation. Officers recovered a handgun with a 30-round magazine from underneath the driver’s seat of the suspect vehicle.

Junior Reyes-Galindo, 19, was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on suspicion of:

• Menacing
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon

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Gresham Police Locate Missing 6-year-old - 05/05/26

RELEASE DATE:               May  5, 2026
CASE NUMBER:               26-19826

Gresham, Ore. — Gresham Police located a 6-year-old child who had been missing for more than two hours.

A 6-year-old was reported missing in the 800 block of SE 5th St. at approximately 8:20 p.m. after his mother noticed he was no longer playing in the driveway.

Officers flooded the area and began checking the home, nearby schools and parks. As darkness fell and the child had still not been found, additional resources were called in to assist with the search.

Drone operators and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Air Unit searched from above while officers continued checking parks and canvassing for surveillance cameras. Gresham Fire Department responded with water rescue equipment to search Johnson Creek between the nearby school and park. Additional officers and assisting deputies used loud equipment to call the child’s name while neighbors also helped search the area.

Shortly before 10:30 p.m., the missing child was spotted by a neighbor not far from his home. The neighbor alerted a nearby officer, who confirmed it was the missing child.

In total, 37 officers, four drones, one airplane and three K-9 teams assisted with the search, along with much of the surrounding neighborhood.

The Gresham Police Department would like to thank the community members who assisted in the search. Additionally, we appreciate the support of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and Columbia County Sheriff's Office, which had additional resources responding when the child was found.

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Gresham Police Searching For Missing 12-year-old (Photo) - 05/04/26

***UPDATE: MISSING 12-YEAR-OLD HAS BEEN LOCATED***
 

RELEASE DATE:               May  3, 2026
CASE NUMBER:                26-19098

CASE UPDATE:                 May  4, 2026

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

Armoni Crittendon was seen walking away from her home in the 3000 block of SE Laura Ave., on Friday, May 1, at approximately 2:30 p.m.  She was seen on a nearby surveillance camera walking northbound wearing a black backpack. Armoni is described as a Black female with black hair in braids, is 5-feet and 1-inch tall and weighs 105 pounds.  She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeved shirt, red and black pajama pants, and light-colored shoes.

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

Keeping a child away from their lawful custodian may constitute the crime of Custodial Interference, a felony. (ORS 163.245).

If you think a child is being abused or neglected, you can call the police. Officers will investigate the report and work with Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Protective Services (CPS) employees to ensure the child is safe. Additionally, reports can be made directly to the Child Abuse Hotline at 855-503-SAFE (7233). Trained child welfare screeners will talk with you about your concerns and decide if follow-up or referrals are needed.

In addition to DHS, Gresham Police partners with New Avenues for Youth (NAFY) and the Alba Collaborative who provide 24/7 services for youth ages 9 to 17-years-old in crisis or in need of a safe place to stay. They are located at the New Avenues Youth Opportunity Center (YOC), 470 SE 165th Ave., Portland, OR 97233 on a shared campus with Boys & Girls Club, Open School, and Latino Network.

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Driver Arrested After DUII Crash Into Tree (Photo) - 05/04/26

Gresham, Ore.—A driver was arrested for DUII after crashing into a tree and leaving the scene before being located nearby.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., on May 4, 2026, Gresham Police officers responded to a crash in the 16900 block of NE Halsey St., where a vehicle struck a tree in front of the Halsey East Townhomes.

Witnesses reported that shortly after the crash, the driver left the scene in a separate vehicle. Officers, with assistance from air resources already in the area, located the vehicle as it drove back toward the crash scene. The vehicle stopped about seven blocks away, and the driver was taken into custody.

The suspect requested transport to an area hospital, where she was treated for injuries related to the crash. As part of the investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw. A preliminary report indicates the suspect’s blood alcohol content was 0.223%.

The suspect, identified as Shyrell Padmore, 24, was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on suspicion of DUII, failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged, and criminal mischief in the first degree.

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