About FlashAlert on Twitter:
FlashAlert utilizes the free service Twitter to distribute emergency text messages. While you are welcome to register your cell phone text message address directly into the FlashAlert system, we recommend that you simply "follow" the FlashAlert account for Gresham Police Dept by clicking on the link below and logging in to (or creating) your free Twitter account. Twitter sends messages out exceptionally fast thanks to arrangements they have made with the cell phone companies.
Click here to add Gresham Police Dept to your Twitter account or create one.
@GreshamPD
Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are investigating this incident where an officer was struck by a vehicle. At approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check in the 300 block of NE Liberty Ave. Bystanders reported two people who appeared passed out and unresponsive in a vehicle.
When officers arrived, they determined the vehicle was reported stolen. While officers were attempting to contact the people in the vehicle, the driver attempted to escape and caused the vehicle to strike an officer. The driver continued attempts to escape in the vehicle and on foot. The suspect and the passenger in the vehicle were taken into custody.
The officer was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a minor injury he sustained while running.
Detectives are investigating the incident and updates will be provided when available. Anyone that witnessed this incident or has information is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719.
###30###