Authorities suspect that a former Democratic county commissioner from Oregon might have left the United States amidst facing multiple felony allegations.

Melissa Fireside, who previously served as a commissioner in Clackamas County, is accused of embezzling $30,000 in March 2025 from her mother’s boyfriend, who resides in an assisted living facility, according to a report by KPTV.

Prosecutors allege that during a visit to the facility, Fireside managed to gain access to the bank account of her mother’s boyfriend. She reportedly assisted him in resetting his online banking credentials by calling the bank.

Subsequently, Fireside is said to have withdrawn $29,000 from the account to repay a loan she had received from a state representative. Additionally, prosecutors claim she took out another $1,000 for personal use, which was deposited into her own account.

Authorities have indicated that Melissa Fireside might have left the country with her son. (ClackCo TV)

Authorities began investigating after the man’s daughter reported suspicious activity to his credit union.

In an Oct. 31 news release, the Oregon Department of Justice said Fireside may have fled the country and filed a motion to revoke her conditional release.

The father to Fireside’s 9-year-old son called the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday and said the child was withdrawn from school, adding that his ex-partner “apparently has fled the country,” according to court documents.

Former Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside was charged with multiple felonies. (ClackCo TV)

The Oregon DOJ said that Fireside possibly used a fake ID to enter Mexico.

On Tuesday, Fireside allegedly made a reservation to fly from Mexico to Amsterdam, according to the Oregon DOJ.

“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.”

Clackamas County Oregon courthouse in Oregon City. (Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Fireside was charged with first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree theft, computer crime and first-degree forgery. The Oregon DOJ said her conditional release agreement required her to stay in Oregon unless given permission to leave the state.

Fireside’s trial was scheduled to begin on Dec. 2.

Shannon Kmetic, an attorney for Fireside, declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital.