Significant Drug Haul Uncovered in Port Orchard as Search for Suspect Continues

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted in connection with a narcotics and weapons seizure in Port Orchard.

Deputies Responded to a Residence on Bethel Burley Road SE

On Wednesday, May 6th, at 12:15 pm, Deputies were dispatched to the home on a report of a threat to kill. After investigation, it was learned that two masked arrived at the residence in a stolen vehicle.

The Suspects Allegedly Threatened a Resident, One Suspect Had a Handgun

Upon arrival at the residence, Deputies quesioned two individuals near the home. One suspect fled the scene on foot, while another was taken into custody. A K9 search for the second suspect wwas unsuccessful.

A Substantial Amount of Drugs Were Found in the Residence

During the investigation, deputies found 2.5 pounds of narcotics in the home, including:

• 376.4 grams of methamphetamne • 305.7 grams of fentanyl powder • 487.2 grams of fentanyl pills

A loaded semi-automatic pistol with an altered serial number was seized as evidence. A 28-year old man was taken into custody, arrested, and booked into the Kitsap County Jail on suspicion of felony threats, and unlawful drug possession…

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