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Former Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside is the subject of an international search after allegedly fleeing Oregon with her 9-year-old son, facing charges of aggravated theft and forgery. Authorities believe she may be using a fake identity and an Austrian passport, with the FBI and Interpol assisting in the investigation. Current Commissioner Ben West called the case “deeply troubling,” emphasizing the importance of ethics, accountability, and public trust in government. Law enforcement continues to track her movements, hoping for the safe return of her son and for justice to be served. West reiterated that the county is committed to transparency, oversight, and preventing similar incidents in the future.

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