Briefs

Published 1:30 am Friday, November 3, 2023

Homicide arrest

One of two men wanted in a North Kitsap homicide is in custody as Aksel Strom was arrested Oct. 27 in Pacific County.

Sheriff’s deputies there pursued Strom twice, losing him once, then spiking the tires on his vehicle after spotting him a second time, a Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office news release states. He is now in the Kitsap jail.

Strom is suspected along with Caleb Sloan in the Oct. 3 killing of Brandon L. Egeler in the 3100 block of Lincoln Road NE near Poulsbo. Felony arrest warrants for second-degree murder and first-degree burglary were issued for both men.

Anyone with information about the location of Sloan is asked to call 911. Tips can also be received via email at kcsotips@kitsap.gov. Those who wish to remain anonymous may also submit by visiting the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimestoppers.com or by using the P3Tips app. Information leading to an arrest may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

Veterans program

A free program in honor of Veterans Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Bremerton.

The largest such program in the state will feature 24 military displays, including vintage uniforms and vehicles. Cake will be available and music from the Pacific Northwest US Navy Band.

A program starts at 10:30 with pomp and circumstance with parade of colors. County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido will introduce military and political dignitaries. Captains Edward Floyd and Thomas Zwolfer with welcome everyone. Keynote speaker is CMDCM Kevin Donald Kultti.

County parks

Three open houses on the future of Kitsap County parks, recreation and open spaces are coming up.

All three will be open from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be interactive displays, discussions, updates and creative ways to voice your ideas, a county news release says.

The first will be Nov. 6 at Village Green Community Center in Kingston, 26159 Dulay Road NE. The second will be Nov. 7 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton. The third will be Nov. 9 at the County Administration Building in Port Orchard, 619 Division St. For more email Parks@Kitsap.gov

2nd-degree rape

Bail is set at $500,000 for a 45-year-old Edmonds man charged in Kitsap County Superior Court with second-degree rape Oct. 25.

He was arrested on a warrant from Oct. 9. He faces life in prison and a $50,000 fine.

Bremerton police say a woman reported Sept. 9, 2022, that after a night out she was raped in Bremerton by the man at around 5 a.m. at a friend’s residence where she was staying. After sleeping on separate couches she got up to leave. She was putting on a medical boot and unfolding her medical scooter when he started kissing her and threw her down on a couch. The sexual assault stopped when she threatened to tell a mutual friend after saying “no” numerous times.

She went to a hospital for a SANE before calling 911. An officer contacted the suspect and asked that he turn himself in. He did not but was later arrested after his DNA was matched to samples from the victim.

Entertainment

Lots of entertainment is planned the next two months at Lynwood Center.

The schedule for live music Friday from 7-9 p.m. is Michelle D’Amour, blues, Nov. 3; Vince Bigos, singer-songwriter, Nov. 10; Poly-Band-erous, soul, rock and innovative pop, Nov. 17; M. Kelly Rogers, acoustic pop, singer-songwriter, Nov. 24; Roundabout Trio, vintage swing, Dec. 1; New Age Flamenco, gypsy, jazz, folk, Dec. 8; WEPA, Brazilian jazz, dance, Dec. 15; Marvin Hoffert Jazz, modern and bebop, Dec. 22; and Luce Lane, singer-songwriter, Dec. 29.

The Manor House Concert series will include: Jean Lenke and the Rose Quintet, Nov. 12; Greta Matassa, Nov. 25; Jean Chaumont Trio, Dec. 9; and Alumni of the Total Experience Gospel Choir, Dec. 23. Santa will be at the Manor House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 2. and Dec. 16. The Historic Lynwood Theatre presents the Joel Gibson Jr. Birthday Bash Nov. 16 and Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-long Dec. 16.

At the Marketplace, a piano bar is offered Monday nights at 6 at the Earth Vine Wine Bar, Brazil instrument jams every second Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and open mic the first and third Thursdays from 7-9 p.m.

Submit plays

Island Theatre again is asking playwrights in Kitsap County to submit original plays for its 11th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival.

The deadline is Feb. 14, 2024. This year’s theme is “Hunger” so that needs to be central to the play. The theater will donate 10% of proceeds to a nonprofit that addresses that issue. Ten plays will be selected in April and performed at Bainbridge Performing Arts Buxton Center Aug. 22-24. For details go to www.IslandTheatre.org

Healing talk

Steven Salt, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present his talk, “Finding Joy, Health and Hope for All” Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Bainbridge Public Library. It is free and open to the public.

Deets meeting

Bainbridge Island City Coucilmember Joe Deets is having open office hours Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at CUPS Expresso, 123 Bjune Drive SE in Winslow. Everyone is welcome to talk to him about city business.

Police log

10-24: Identity theft, 8600 block Wyatt Way NW

10-22: Stalking, 200 block Shannon Drive SE

10-23: Harassment, 100 block Madrone Lane N

10-24: Burglary, 10000 block Lafayette Avenue

10-25: Adult sex offense, no address provided

10-25: Malicious mischief, 1500 block Madison Avenue

10-26: Death, 100 block Knechtel Way

10-27: DUI, no address provided

10-27: Burglary, 14900 block Skogen Lane

10-27: Fraud, 9700 block NE Kitsap Street

10-27: Malicious mischief, 7900 block Finch Road NE

10-29: Burglary, 11200 block Arrow Point Drive