Court order violator may be armed, on run in Gresham

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Gresham police are searching for a suspect on the run who may be armed.

According to a spokesperson with Gresham police, officers responded to the 18300 block of Northeast Flanders Street just before 3:15 p.m. searching for a suspect who had reportedly violated a court order.

Police said the suspect is possibly armed and they are encouraging people to avoid the area at this time.

KOIN 6 News has a crew at the scene and will have more information later.