From The Dalles Police Facebook page:
5:18: The juvenile mentioned in this post has been located and safely reunited with her family. The Dalles Police Department would like to thank all public safety agencies and concerned citizens that assisted in the safe return of this juvenile. This case is still under investigation and anybody with information is encouraged to call Det Sgt Ell at 541-296-2613.
5/15: Help us find this missing endangered girl from The Dalles!
Please read:
VADA CRISTY ELIZABETH HOPPER- age 16 years old.
On May 6th, 2025 Vada Hopper (16-year-old female) left her residence in The Dalles, Oregon. Her family initiated a report to law enforcement two days later, and has not had any communication with her since her disappearance. Vada Hopper is believed to be associating with a 32-year-old male, Dominic Rivera (11/12/1992), who is reported to be houseless and staying in the Portland area. Video surveillance shows Hopper and Rivera frequenting the Market of Choice (1090 SE Belmont Street), as well as Fred Meyer (1111 NE 102nd Ave), between May 8th and May 12th, 2025. Hopper has been entered into LEDS/NCIC as a missing juvenile.
If you have any information regarding this case, or the whereabouts of Hopper, please contact The Dalles Police Department Detective Sergeant Ell at 541-296-2613 or aell@ci.the-dalles.or.us. Refence DCP case # D25-0755.
This information has been shared statewide with our law enforcement partners but someone in The Dalles may have critical information to help us find her.
Portland Police Bureau Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Gresham Police Department
This video surveillance image was taken on May 8th, 2025 in Portland.
Please help us find Vada. If you have any information at all, please call.
