Oregon DOJ Seeks To Revoke Release Of Melissa Fireside, Believed To Have Fled Country With Son – KXL

The Oregon Department of Justice has filed a motion to revoke the conditional release of Melissa Fireside, a former Clackamas County Commissioner, after receiving information that she is no longer living at her listed address in Lexington, Oregon.

State officials believe Fireside may have left the country and taken her nine-year-old son with her. While authorities say the child is not believed to be in danger, ensuring his safety remains their top priority.

“Our top concern right now is the safety and well-being of this child,” said Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield. “We are working closely with law enforcement partners here and at the federal level to locate Ms. Fireside and ensure she is held accountable under Oregon law. No one should be able to evade justice by crossing a border.”

Investigators are coordinating with federal partners to determine Fireside’s whereabouts. If she is confirmed to be outside the United States, the DOJ says extradition could pose additional challenges depending on the country involved.

Fireside was arraigned in March 2025 on several felony charges, including aggravated theft, computer crime, and forgery. She was released under a conditional agreement requiring her to remain in Oregon unless granted court permission to leave. Her jury trial was scheduled for December 2, 2025.

Anyone with information about Fireside’s location is asked to contact the Oregon Department of Justice Criminal Division at (503) 378-6347.