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Update: With the assistance of our UAS and K9 teams, officers located and arrested Gabriel Saucedo for multiple warrants. The shelter in place has been lifted and roads are reopened.
Original Release:
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are searching for a wanted person near NE 195th Ave and NE Clackamas St. The suspect fled into the neighborhood while officers were attempting to arrest him on warrants for multiple violent crimes. Officers believe the suspect is armed. Area residents are being asked to shelter in place and call 911 if they see anything suspicious. Some roads in the area are closed.
RELEASE DATE: Nov. 7, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: On Duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-46988
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 12-year-old who left school without permission. Alissa Lewis left HB Lee Middle School, in the 1100 block of NE 172 Ave., today, at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Alissa is described by her family as a Black female who is approximately 5-feet and 6-inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. She has long black braids, brown eyes and was last seen wearing an orange blazer with white and black knee-high socks.
Alissa is familiar with TriMet, likes to visit the library and visit friends in the Gresham and Portland area. If anyone has information on Alissa’s whereabouts, they are urged to call 911.
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RELEASE DATE: October 30, 2024
CONTACT PERSON: On Duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-45673
Gresham, Ore.— A student at Gresham High School is being referred to the Juvenile Department for criminal charges after making social media posts threatening a school shooting.
On the eve of a Gresham-Barlow School District Safety Summit, where Police Chief Travis Gullberg spoke about his commitment to the safety of students, a 15-year-old Gresham High School student posted multiple pictures and videos of guns, making threats about a school shooting. A community member contacted the Gresham Police Department and reported the threats to officers, who immediately began an investigation.
With the assistance of the FBI, Gresham officers identified the student who made the threatening posts. Officers spoke with the student and after a thorough assessment of statements and the evidence, determined the threat was a hoax.
“Although this hoax is concerning, the swift and thorough investigation demonstrates our commitment to the safety of our schools and students,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg.” I want to thank those in the community who promptly brought the threat to our attention, so we could address it immediately.”
Gresham Police worked with district administrators to ensure they were aware of the investigation, enabling them to provide timely information to parents, students and staff.
For those unable to attend the Safety Summit, Gresham-Barlow School District shared information on school safety, including how to report threatening social media content.
Anyone with information about a potential threat or act of violence should call 911 (in an emergency) or the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.
The SafeOregon Tip Line (844-472-3367), website, and mobile app are also available to report threats or potential acts of violence. Tips to SafeOregon can be made anonymously.
Additionally, tips can also be submitted to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at tips.fbi.gov.
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