Update: Police arrest stabbing suspect

Update: Aug. 8, 2024

Gresham Police arrested the person suspected of stabbing a family member. Officers asked for the public’s assistance with locating the suspect, Samuel Pablo De Jesus, early Thursday morning, Aug. 7. At approximately 10:00 am on Aug. 8, police learned that Pablo De Jesus and the victim’s 2022 Kia Carnival van was at a residence in the 2900 block of Southeast Binford Lake Parkway. 

Officers immediately responded and called for additional assistance because of safety concerns, including Pablo De Jesus’ history of weapons possession. With the assistance of East Metro SWAT, Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT), and the Unmanned Arial Systems team (UAS/Drone), Pablo De Jesus was taken into custody.

Pablo De Jesus will be lodged at Multnomah County Detention Center on assault charges.

Aug. 7, 2024

Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a stabbing suspect. Officers responded to a call at Mt. Hood Medical Center shortly after 8:30 pm on Aug. 7. Officers learned that Samuel Pablo De Jesus grabbed the steering wheel while a family member was driving in an attempt to cause a crash. The family member was able to avert a crash but Pablo De Jesus subsequently stabbed another family member. This occurred in the Central City Neighborhood of Gresham.

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Pablo De Jesus stole the victim’s silver 2022 Kia Carnival before police arrived at Mt. Hood Medical Center where the incident was reported. The van has Oregon license plates 063PGF and is missing the key fob so it may become disabled once it is turned off.

Pablo De Jesus is described as 5-feet 11-inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair and has distinctive tattoos on his face. Anyone who sees Pablo De Jesus or the van is asked to call 911. Do not approach Pablo De Jesus as he is known to carry firearms and knives. Photo of Pable De Jesus.