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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LINN COUNTY DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE SERIOUS INJURY CRASH

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on June 27, 2024, at 2:43 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received several 911 calls regarding a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Seven Mile Lane and Tangent Drive.  It …
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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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Job Fair and Testing Event

Sheriff Michelle Duncan is pleased to announce that the Linn County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Job Fair & Testing Event on Saturday, September 30th, 2023! If you are interested in serving a community that appreciates their law enforcement, Linn …
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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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