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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Lookout Fire Update: August 17, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

Lookout Fire Update: August 17, 2023, 3:30 p.m. Quick Facts- Size: 4,271 acres Containment: 0% Start Date: August 5, 2023 Point of origin: 3 miles North of McKenzie Bridge, OR LOOKOUT FIRE ON MCKENZIE HWY CAUSES LEVEL 1 EVACUATION ALERT …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 17, 2023, 10:40 a.m.

Quick Facts- Size: 245 Acres Location: 9 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 40% ALL EVACUATION LEVELS LIFTED FOR WILEY CREEK FIRE In coordination with Wiley Creek Fire Incident Commander Chad Calderwood, Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan announces that all …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 16, 2023, 10:45 a.m.

WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 16, 2023, 10:45 a.m. Quick Facts- Size: 245 Acres Location: 9 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 30% WILEY CREEK FIRE EVACUATION LEVELS DOWNGRADED Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan shares in the community’s thanks and …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m.

WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Quick Facts- Size: 245 Acres Location: 9 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 25% GREEN PETER REOPENS AT 4:00 P.M. – EVACUATION LEVELS UNCHANGED Fire crews worked tirelessly yesterday, and overnight, …
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