Philomath Man Sentenced To 12.5 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing A 4-Year-Old/13-Year-Old (Photo)
- 11/02/26
On July 1, 2026, Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Amanda Benjamin sentenced Hugo Gomez Tapia (41-year-old) to 12.5 years in prison for sexually abusing two separate children under the age of 14, while he was living in Lincoln County in 2020 and 2022.
On May 22, 2026, after a four-day bench trial, Judge Benjamin found Gomez Tapia guilty of sexually abusing a 13-year-old in 2020 and sexually abusing a 4-year-old in 2022. Gomez Tapia was sentenced in July 2026 to a total of 150 months in the Department of Corrections for two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
This case was investigated by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Police Department. The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Sergeant Mike Leake, Newport Police Department, for his dedication and perseverance in this case. He refused to give up, continued pursuing the truth, and remained committed to ensuring that these child victims had an opportunity to receive justice.
The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office would also like to extend its sincere appreciation to Lincoln County's Children’s Advocacy Center and its dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to protect children. The work performed by the Children’s Advocacy Center is invaluable. Their unwavering commitment to children who have experienced abuse helps ensure that their voices are heard and their cases receive the attention and care they deserve. Their work often takes place behind the scenes, but its impact on children, families, and the pursuit of justice cannot be overstated.
These cases are about more than investigations and prosecutions. They are about protecting vulnerable children, holding offenders accountable, and ensuring that victims know they are not forgotten and that their voices matter. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Jenna Wallace.
Philomath Man Sentenced To 12.5 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing A 4-Year-Old/13-Year-Old (Photo)
- 11/02/26
On July 1, 2026, Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Amanda Benjamin sentenced Hugo Gomez Tapia (41-year-old) to 12.5 years in prison for sexually abusing two separate children under the age of 14, while he was living in Lincoln County in 2020 and 2022.
On May 22, 2026, after a four-day bench trial, Judge Benjamin found Gomez Tapia guilty of sexually abusing a 13-year-old in 2020 and sexually abusing a 4-year-old in 2022. Gomez Tapia was sentenced in July 2026 to a total of 150 months in the Department of Corrections for two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
This case was investigated by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Police Department. The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Sergeant Mike Leake, Newport Police Department, for his dedication and perseverance in this case. He refused to give up, continued pursuing the truth, and remained committed to ensuring that these child victims had an opportunity to receive justice.
The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office would also like to extend its sincere appreciation to Lincoln County's Children’s Advocacy Center and its dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to protect children. The work performed by the Children’s Advocacy Center is invaluable. Their unwavering commitment to children who have experienced abuse helps ensure that their voices are heard and their cases receive the attention and care they deserve. Their work often takes place behind the scenes, but its impact on children, families, and the pursuit of justice cannot be overstated.
These cases are about more than investigations and prosecutions. They are about protecting vulnerable children, holding offenders accountable, and ensuring that victims know they are not forgotten and that their voices matter. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Jenna Wallace.
