Gresham Sex Abuse Suspect Arrested In Southeast Portland
- 10/28/25
Gresham, Ore.— A suspect accused of fleeing in the middle of his trial for multiple felony sex crimes has been located and arrested.
In early October, Sammy Lisero Cardoza attended the first day of his trial on charges of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, and two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree. Cardoza, who was out of custody on pre-trial release, removed his GPS ankle monitor the following morning and failed to appear on the second day of trial. A nationwide warrant was issued for his arrest.
This afternoon, members of the US Marshals Service arrested Cardoza outside a residence near SE Steele St and SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd in Portland. Cardoza may face additional criminal charges for fleeing trial.
The Gresham Police Department would like to thank our partners at the US Marshals Service for their assistance apprehending Cardoza.
Gresham Sex Abuse Suspect Arrested In Southeast Portland
- 10/28/25
Gresham, Ore.— A suspect accused of fleeing in the middle of his trial for multiple felony sex crimes has been located and arrested.
In early October, Sammy Lisero Cardoza attended the first day of his trial on charges of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, and two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree. Cardoza, who was out of custody on pre-trial release, removed his GPS ankle monitor the following morning and failed to appear on the second day of trial. A nationwide warrant was issued for his arrest.
This afternoon, members of the US Marshals Service arrested Cardoza outside a residence near SE Steele St and SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd in Portland. Cardoza may face additional criminal charges for fleeing trial.
The Gresham Police Department would like to thank our partners at the US Marshals Service for their assistance apprehending Cardoza.