ARREST MADE IN STORAGE UNIT FRAUD CASE

Arrest Made in Storage Unit Fraud Case

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports that on October 16, 2024, her detectives arrested Rosemarie T. Hill, 60, of Lebanon, as a result of a financial crimes investigation.  The investigation began in March of 2024 when the business owners of …
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Sheriff’s Deputies Involved in Shooting

Earlier this evening, at approximately 8:16 p.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in rural Linn County, outside of Lebanon. Deputies were involved in a shooting with a male suspect at the property. The …
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Convicted Child Rapist Captured

Gary Coomer Child Rapist

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports that today at 3:37 p.m., Gary Louis Coomer, 51, of Sweet Home, was arrested on his outstanding arrest warrants.  On January 12th, 2024, a jury found Gary Coomer guilty on charges of Sodomy in …
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LOOKOUT FIRE CAUSES CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 126

Lookout Fire Update: August 30, 2023, 11:30 a.m. LOOKOUT FIRE CAUSES CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 126 The Lookout, Horse Creek, and Pothole Fires 2023 burning in both Lane County and Linn County jumped over Highway 126 in Lane County this morning. …
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Lookout Fire Update: August 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Lookout Fire Update: August 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. Quick Facts- Size: 13,207 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Containment: 6% Point of origin: 3 miles North of McKenzie Bridge, OR Total personnel: 1,213 Resources: 72 engines |  23 …
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Lookout Fire Update: August 18, 2023, 12:45 p.m.

Lookout Fire Update: August 18, 2023, 12:45 p.m. Quick Facts- Size: 5,537 acres Containment: 0% Start Date: August 5, 2023 Point of origin: 3 miles North of McKenzie Bridge, OR LOOKOUT FIRE MOVES NORTHEAST, CAUSES EVACUATION ALERTS The Lookout Fire …
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