Gresham Man Facing Sex Abuse Charges Believed to Have Fled State Mid-Trial, Authorities Say

Gresham suspect removed GPS monitor while on trial for sex abuse, whereabouts unknown

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Gresham authorities are searching for a man who escaped while facing trial for felony sex abuse charges. According to the Gresham Police Department, Sammy Lisero Cardoza fled after his first day of trial at Multnomah County Circuit Court on Monday. The suspect, who had been placed on pre-trial release, has been accused of first-degree sexual abuse, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and two counts of first-degree so…

Gresham man facing sex abuse charges believed to have fled state mid-trial, authorities say

The second day of a Multnomah County sex abuse trial ground to a halt when the defendant cut off his GPS monitor and fled, authorities say.