Convicted sex offender skips sentencing

By Kristy Tallman

UPDATED Feb. 22 at 4:50 p.m. —

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported that Gary Louis Coomer, 51, of Sweet Home, was arrested on his outstanding arrest warrants.  On Jan. 12, 2024, a jury found Coomer guilty on charges of first degree sodomy, first degree rape, and two counts of first degree sexual abuse.  The judge ordered him released and to return to court on Feb. 15  for sentencing. When Coomer failed…