Melissa Fireside’s Mother Used in Fraud

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Melissa Fireside, former county commissioner, faces fresh charges tied to her mother’s identity—eleven counts of identity theft, five of first-degree theft, and three of forgery—all allegedly committed between 2021 and 2024. She reportedly stole over $10,000 from Discover and Bank of America, opened a Net Credit account, and racked up charges at a massage parlor—all using her mom’s details. Gertrude didn’t know her identity was being exploited until August 2025. This isn’t her first rodeo: she was previously indicted for forgery and aggravated theft, including fake signatures of Oregon Rep…