Unsolved Crimes
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Homicide of Miguel Armenta-Hernandez
January 12, 2021
STATUS: OPENInvestigating Agency: Portland Police Bureau
On January 12, 2021, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Portland Police Bureau officers responded to a shots call in the 4800 block of Northeast 100th Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers found 41-year-old Miguel Angel Armenta-Hernandez deceased.
The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determined that Mr. Armenta-Hernandez died as a result of a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.
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Homicide of Alexis "Big Kat" Vega-Cruz
November 04, 2020
STATUS: OPENInvestigating Agency: Hillsboro Police Department
In the evening hours of November 4, 2020, the body of 23-year-old Alexis "Big Kat" Vega-Cruz was found in Hillsboro. It was later determined that Mr. Vega-Cruz died from homicidal violence.
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Homicide of Sammie West III
August 22, 2020
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #20-25
Investigating Agency: Portland Police Bureau
On Tuesday August 22, 2020, at approximately 12:34 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the 13900 block of Southeast Main Street on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found evidence of gunfire and a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel responded to the scene and attempted lifesaving efforts but were not successful and he died at the scene.
The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determined that the victim, 19-year-old Sammie Lee West III, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and determined his death to be a homicide.
At this point in the investigation, there is no suspect information.
The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determined that the victim, 19-year-old Sammie Lee West III, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and determined his death to be a homicide.
At this point in the investigation, there is no suspect information.
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Fatal Hit and Run of Stephanie Marcott
November 11, 2019
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #19-33
Investigating Agency: Portland Police Bureau
Investigating Agency: Portland Police Bureau
The Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect involved in a fatal hit and run crash.
On November 11, 2019, at 2:21 a.m., Portland Police Central Precinct officers responded to Northwest 9th Avenue and Glisan Street on the report of a woman down in the street.
Officers and medical personnel arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian, 54-year-old Stephanie Diane Marcortt, deceased.
Based on the investigation thus far, Traffic Division investigators believe that Ms. Marcortt was a passenger in a vehicle and, for unknown reasons, exited the vehicle through the passenger side door and was run over by the by the vehicle. The vehicle is believed to be a smaller, white crew cab pickup, unknown make and model, driven by an unknown person.
On November 11, 2019, at 2:21 a.m., Portland Police Central Precinct officers responded to Northwest 9th Avenue and Glisan Street on the report of a woman down in the street.
Officers and medical personnel arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian, 54-year-old Stephanie Diane Marcortt, deceased.
Based on the investigation thus far, Traffic Division investigators believe that Ms. Marcortt was a passenger in a vehicle and, for unknown reasons, exited the vehicle through the passenger side door and was run over by the by the vehicle. The vehicle is believed to be a smaller, white crew cab pickup, unknown make and model, driven by an unknown person.
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Homicide of Sean Kealiher
October 12, 2019
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #19-29 - Homicide
The Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to determine who killed Sean Kealiher.
On Saturday October 12, 2019 at 12:14 a.m., Portland Police Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of gunshots heard in the area of Northeast 8th Avenue and Davis Street. Responding officers received additional information that a driver crashed a vehicle into a building.
When officers arrived they found a SUV crashed into the side of a commercial building and no one around. Officers also located evidence of gunfire into the crashed vehicle. A short time later, a report came in to 9-1-1 of an injured person at a local hospital who had been dropped off by friends in a private vehicle.
Officers responded to the hospital and learned that after the crash, 23-year-old Sean Kealiher suffered critical injuries. Friends of the victim placed him into a personal vehicle and transported him to the hospital, where medical staff were unsuccessful at life-saving measures.
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner performed an autopsy and determined the cause of death was blunt force trauma and the manner of death was homicide.
On Saturday October 12, 2019 at 12:14 a.m., Portland Police Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of gunshots heard in the area of Northeast 8th Avenue and Davis Street. Responding officers received additional information that a driver crashed a vehicle into a building.
When officers arrived they found a SUV crashed into the side of a commercial building and no one around. Officers also located evidence of gunfire into the crashed vehicle. A short time later, a report came in to 9-1-1 of an injured person at a local hospital who had been dropped off by friends in a private vehicle.
Officers responded to the hospital and learned that after the crash, 23-year-old Sean Kealiher suffered critical injuries. Friends of the victim placed him into a personal vehicle and transported him to the hospital, where medical staff were unsuccessful at life-saving measures.
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner performed an autopsy and determined the cause of death was blunt force trauma and the manner of death was homicide.
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Residential Burglary in Gresham
September 23, 2019
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #19-31
The Gresham Police Department, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect involved in a residential burglary in Gresham.
On Monday September 23, 2019, officers from the Gresham Police Department responded to the report of a residential burglary in progress at an occupied home in 1700 block of Northwest 21st Terrace. The investigation revealed that an unidentified male suspect entered the home by climbing onto the roof and crawling through an upstairs window.
The suspect located the homeowners hiding in their bedroom and sprayed them with pepper spray before stealing Nike apparel and several dozen pairs of new Nike shoes. He fled the home in a 10-foot U-Haul box truck.
The suspect is described as being between 20 and 30 years old, skinny, and approximately 6 feet tall. The suspect may also be trying to sell dozens of new Nike shoes.
On Monday September 23, 2019, officers from the Gresham Police Department responded to the report of a residential burglary in progress at an occupied home in 1700 block of Northwest 21st Terrace. The investigation revealed that an unidentified male suspect entered the home by climbing onto the roof and crawling through an upstairs window.
The suspect located the homeowners hiding in their bedroom and sprayed them with pepper spray before stealing Nike apparel and several dozen pairs of new Nike shoes. He fled the home in a 10-foot U-Haul box truck.
The suspect is described as being between 20 and 30 years old, skinny, and approximately 6 feet tall. The suspect may also be trying to sell dozens of new Nike shoes.
Hit and Run Crash
September 21, 2019
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #19-30
Portland Police Bureau Case #19-326407
The Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to identify the driver involved in a hit and run crash.
On Saturday September 21, 2019, at approximately 2:16 a.m., an unidentified suspect driving a red vehicle crashed into a 35-year-old male riding a moped, in the intersection of Northeast 9th Avenue and Broadway. The unidentified suspect was driving northbound on 9th Avenue then turned westbound onto Broadway, striking the moped rider who was driving southbound on 9th Avenue.
The driver of the red vehicle did not stop and has not come forward to law enforcement.
The moped rider suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a red 1996 to 2002 Toyota Camry and may have front end damage and a smashed windshield as a result of the hit and run crash.
Surveillance video of the crash is being released to aid in this investigation. Warning -- this video may be upsetting to view as it shows the crash and the victim being launched over the suspect vehicle.
On Saturday September 21, 2019, at approximately 2:16 a.m., an unidentified suspect driving a red vehicle crashed into a 35-year-old male riding a moped, in the intersection of Northeast 9th Avenue and Broadway. The unidentified suspect was driving northbound on 9th Avenue then turned westbound onto Broadway, striking the moped rider who was driving southbound on 9th Avenue.
The driver of the red vehicle did not stop and has not come forward to law enforcement.
The moped rider suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a red 1996 to 2002 Toyota Camry and may have front end damage and a smashed windshield as a result of the hit and run crash.
Surveillance video of the crash is being released to aid in this investigation. Warning -- this video may be upsetting to view as it shows the crash and the victim being launched over the suspect vehicle.
Surveillance Video of Crash
Burglary at the Markum Inn
September 16, 2019
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #19-27
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to identify the suspects involved in a burglary at the Markum Inn.
On Monday September 16, 2019, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office took a burglary report from the owners of the Markum Inn, located at 36903 South Highway 213 in Molalla, Oregon.
Surveillance video at the restaurant showed two or three unknown suspects entering the location after prying open a door. Inside, the suspects pried open an ATM, taking the cash inside, and stole a safe, using a wagon from inside the business. The wagon was recovered (without the safe) on the property.
Surveillance images show the suspects wearing hats, masks, coats, and long pants. One suspect is wearing a unique-looking hat, similar to a formal police or military-style hat.
Surveillance video indicates that the burglary happened between the hours of approximately 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night and 3:00 a.m. on Monday.
On Monday September 16, 2019, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office took a burglary report from the owners of the Markum Inn, located at 36903 South Highway 213 in Molalla, Oregon.
Surveillance video at the restaurant showed two or three unknown suspects entering the location after prying open a door. Inside, the suspects pried open an ATM, taking the cash inside, and stole a safe, using a wagon from inside the business. The wagon was recovered (without the safe) on the property.
Surveillance images show the suspects wearing hats, masks, coats, and long pants. One suspect is wearing a unique-looking hat, similar to a formal police or military-style hat.
Surveillance video indicates that the burglary happened between the hours of approximately 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night and 3:00 a.m. on Monday.
Fatal Hit and Run of Cristian Lennon
September 15, 2019
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #19-32
The Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect involved in a fatal hit and run crash.
On September 15, 2019, at approximately 8:04 p.m., Portland Police officers responded to the 4500 block of Northeast Portland Highway on the report of a pedestrian struck by a driver. Officers and medical personnel arrived at the scene and found 27-year-old Cristian Drae Lennon suffering from fatal injuries.
Investigators learned that Lennon was crossing Northeast Portland Highway when he was struck by a driver who was westbound on Portland Highway. The driver did not stop at the scene and has not been identified.
Based on evidence recovered at the scene, investigators believe that the suspect vehicle is a maroon 1996 to 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, likely with front end damage.
On September 15, 2019, at approximately 8:04 p.m., Portland Police officers responded to the 4500 block of Northeast Portland Highway on the report of a pedestrian struck by a driver. Officers and medical personnel arrived at the scene and found 27-year-old Cristian Drae Lennon suffering from fatal injuries.
Investigators learned that Lennon was crossing Northeast Portland Highway when he was struck by a driver who was westbound on Portland Highway. The driver did not stop at the scene and has not been identified.
Based on evidence recovered at the scene, investigators believe that the suspect vehicle is a maroon 1996 to 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, likely with front end damage.
Fatal Fire Investigation
September 01, 2019
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #19-24
Portland Police Bureau
The Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to gain more information about a fire that led to a woman’s death in North Portland.
On Sunday September 1, 2019, at approximately 1:42 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue firefighters responded to the report of a fire at an apartment home in the 3900 block of North Albina Avenue.
Firefighters rescued 26-year-old Sarah Oxenreider from the home and had her transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries. On Thursday September 5, Ms. Oxenreider died as a result of her injuries.
Homicide detectives and fire investigators are asking for the public’s help to learn more information about the circumstances of the fire that led to Ms. Oxenreider’s death.
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