Port Orchard Narcotics Seizure Leads to One Arrest; Second Suspect Still at Large

A response to a reported death threat on Wednesday afternoon escalated into a major narcotics and weapons seizure, leaving one man behind bars and Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies searching for a second suspect.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Bethel Burley Road SE at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, after receiving reports of a threat to kill.

According to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation revealed that two masked men—at least one reportedly armed with a handgun—arrived at the property in a stolen vehicle and threatened a resident.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies began questioning two individuals located near the home. During the interaction, one of the suspects fled on foot.

Authorities deployed a K-9 unit to search for the fleeing man, but the track was ultimately unsuccessful. The second individual was taken into custody.

A subsequent investigation of the scene led to the discovery of a significant cache of illicit drugs and a heavily modified firearm.

Deputies seized approximately 2.5 pounds of narcotics, which included:

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

In addition to the narcotics, law enforcement recovered a loaded semi-automatic pistol featuring an altered serial number.

The apprehended suspect, a 28-year-old male, was booked into the Kitsap County Jail. He is currently being held on suspicion of felony threats and unlawful drug possession.

Deputies are actively continuing their search for the second suspect, whom they have identified as a 48-year-old Port Orchard man known to local law enforcement.

Authorities have not yet released the names of either suspect as the investigation remains ongoing.