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The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office released store video footage late June 6 of a man investigators believe is connected to the murders of four members of a Seabeck family. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office)
Sheriff’s Office says video shows ‘person of interest’...
By Richard Walker • June 7, 2017 1:30 am

SILVERDALE – The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office released store video footage late June 6 of a man investigators believe is…

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From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathon F. Higgins, Christale Lynn Careaga, and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy the Careaga family)
Careaga murders: Nearly four months later, the investigation...
By Richard Walker • May 15, 2017 1:30 am

Detective Lt. Earl Smith: ‘I am very optimistic that this is a solvable case’

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The Kitsap County Public Works Department purchased two automated flagger assistance devices for $34,000. The devices are supposed to increase safety for public works employees, and increase efficiency throughout the department.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
County purchases flagger devices to increase safety, efficiency...
By Michelle Beahm • April 11, 2017 4:30 pm

BREMERTON — Kitsap County has purchased a new tool to help improve safety in construction zones.

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From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathon F. Higgins, Christale Lynn Careaga, and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy / Jacob Careaga)
Detective: Someone out there has key information about...
By Richard Walker • March 15, 2017 1:30 am

PORT ORCHARD — Based on the investigation so far, sheriff’s Detective Lt. Earl Smith believes there are other people out…

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A 23-year-old Silverdale man was arrested Feb. 21 on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of a man found on a Seabeck road over the weekend, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department announced on social media. A 20-year-old Kingston woman was arrested and booked on suspicion on first-degree rendering assistance. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department/Courtesy)
Pretrial hearing March 10 for suspect in Seabeck...
By Richard Walker • March 1, 2017 1:30 am

SILVERDALE — Andrew P. Gilbert, 23, of Silverdale told detectives that he was afraid of Hector “Ricky” Apodaca, thought he…

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A 20-year-old Kingston woman was arrested and booked on suspicion on first-degree rendering assistance in the murder of a man on a Seabeck road over the weekend.                                Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department/Courtesy
Detectives: Argument ended with fatal shooting
By Richard Walker • February 22, 2017 4:14 am

SILVERDALE — A 23-year-old Silverdale man allegedly fatally shot his friend during a dispute while they were driving late Feb….

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A 20-year-old Kingston woman was arrested and booked on suspicion on first-degree rendering assistance in the murder of a man on a Seabeck road over the weekend.                                Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department/Courtesy
Detectives: Argument ended with fatal shooting
By Richard Walker • February 22, 2017 4:14 am

SILVERDALE — A 23-year-old Silverdale man allegedly fatally shot his friend during a dispute while they were driving late Feb….

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More details emerge in Feb. 18 shooting death
More details emerge in Feb. 18 shooting death
February 24, 2017 1:30 am

SILVERDALE — Andrew P. Gilbert, 23, of Silverdale told detectives that he was afraid of Hector “Ricky” Apodaca, thought he…

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A man found in the road on the 9300 block of Misery Point Road NW late Feb. 18 died violently, and the death is being called a homicide, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department reported.
Homicide victim identified; detectives say no connection to...
February 19, 2017 1:30 am

SEABECK — The man found dead in the road late Feb. 18 on the 9300 block of Misery Point Road…

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A person found in the road on the 9300 block of Misery Point Road NW late Feb. 19 died violently, and the death is being termed a homicide, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Another homicide in Seabeck; 30-year-old man found dead...
February 19, 2017 1:30 am

SEABECK – A person found in the road on the 9300 block of Misery Point Road NW, near Scenic Beach…

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Careaga murder investigator: ‘We want to make sure that when we make an arrest, that the person is found guilty’
Careaga murder investigator: ‘We want to make sure...
By Richard Walker • February 14, 2017 1:30 am

It’s been 18 days since three members of the Careaga family were murdered in their Seabeck home, which was then set on fire, and 16 days since John D. Careaga’s body was found in his burned truck at a different location. Here’s the status of the case

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From left, John D. Careaga; Johnathon F. Higgins; Christale Lynn Careaga; and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy of Jacob Careaga)
Detective: Hunter Schaap made call to 911 the...
By Richard Walker • February 10, 2017 1:30 am

Hunter Schaap called 911 shortly before 11:30 p.m. Jan. 27 before he and other family members were killed in their Seabeck home, Kitsap County sheriff’s officials confirmed Feb. 10.

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From left, John D. Careaga, 43; Christale Lynn Careaga, 37; Johnathon F. Higgins, 16; and Hunter E. Schaap, 16. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department)
As some questions are answered, more questions remain
By Richard Walker • February 3, 2017 1:30 am

Meanwhile, relatives and friends will gather for a memorial service at 10 a.m. Feb. 7

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From left, John D. Careaga, 43; Christale Lynn Careaga, 37; Johnathon F. Higgins, 16; Hunter E. Schaap, 16. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department)
Sheriff’s Department: Focus is on solving murders
February 3, 2017 1:30 am

The department warns that reports of a medical marijuana grow on the Careaga family’s property should not distract residents “from the real focus” of the investigation — the murder of four people — and encourage residents to “continue to help by calling in with tips to help solve these murders.”

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From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathon F. Higgins, Christale Lynn Careaga, and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy of the Careaga family)
Memorial service for Careaga family Feb. 7 at...
February 2, 2017 1:30 am

BREMERTON — A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at GracePoint Church in Bremerton for John D….

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From left, John D. Careaga, 43; Johnathon F. Higgins, 16; Christale Lynn Careaga, 37; and Hunter E. Schaap, 16. Courtesy Jacob Careaga
Sheriff’s Department seeking video of roads in area...
By Terryl Asla • February 2, 2017 1:30 am

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its network in the search for the suspect or suspects in the murder of John D. Careaga, 43; Christale Lynn Careaga, 37; Johnathon F. Higgins, 16; and Hunter E. Schaap, 16.

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We join the community in its prayers for answers, resolution, and healing
We join the community in its prayers for...
February 1, 2017 1:30 am

Four violent deaths.

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Body in truck identified as John Careaga
Body in truck identified as John Careaga
By Terryl Asla • February 1, 2017 1:30 am

SEABECK — The body found in a burned Ford 150 pickup on Jan. 29 has been identified as John D….

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Mourners left flowers, balloons and messages on the table outside Juanito’s Taco Shop on Kitsap Way. The taco shop, which was closed Jan. 30, is associated with some of the people who died in the apparent triple-homicide in Seabeck on Jan. 27. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
Central Kitsap, North Kitsap principals’ hard duty
By Terryl Asla • January 31, 2017 1:30 am

SEABECK — Two students are dead because of violence. And it fell upon their principals to notify school families and…

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Human remains were found in this burned truck in a forested area of Mason County. The truck originated at a Seabeck house where a triple homicide occurred. Photo: Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department
At least two unanswered questions in quadruple murder
By Terryl Asla • January 31, 2017 1:30 am

SEABECK — What the Kitsap County Sheriffs’ Department is calling a quadruple homicide has “a lot of moving parts,” according…

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