Porn suspect arrested again

A former Bainbridge high school teacher suspected of possessing child pornography was arrested in Renton Monday after jumping bail.

Charles Patrick Murphy was arrested in January by Bainbridge Police after numerous images and videos of unclothed boys were allegedly discovered in his home and on his classroom computer at Bainbridge High School.

Murphy, who taught science at the school for several years, was subsequently fired by the district.

He faces three counts of child pornography in a trial set for early September.

Murphy left the jurisdiction in violation of his bail, but was arrested just two hours after Bainbridge Police asked for help in locating him.

Murphy’s whereabouts were reported by a citizen who spotted his car at a Renton address.

Renton Police quickly located and arrested Murphy without incident, according to Bainbridge police. He will be sent back to Kitsap County to face charges that he violated the conditions of his release.

Ferries boss here for lunch

Mike Anderson, CEO of Washington State Ferries, will be the keynote speaker at the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon, held Thursday at Wing Point Golf & Country Club.

Anderson will discuss the future of the WSF ferry maintenance yard and plans to remodel and upgrade the Winslow ferry terminal building.

“We expect a thorough, honest and straight-forward discussion from the ferry system chief,” said chamber director Kevin Dwyer.

The chamber luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $14. To register, call 842-3700.

Tuneful time at Colman

Ferry commuters will receive a throaty send off from Seattle’s terminal Friday afternoon.

The Shifty Sailors, an ensemble singing group from Whidbey Island, will perform songs of the sea and maritime folklore at the dock from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

The free performance is part of Washington State Ferries’ “Picnic at the Pier” concert series at Colman dock.

Passengers can enjoy outside dining at tables on the passenger level of the terminal.

The concert series continues next month with the Toucans, a calypso steel drum band, on Aug. 25.

/Heart health seminar slated

The community is invited to learn about heart disease prevention from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Meridian on Knechtel Way.

Presented by Dr. Michael Parker, whose family practice is in the building, in conjunction with the Gym at the Pavilion, the program will be held in the fourth-floor conference room.

The event is free of charge and no reservations are necessary. Light refreshments will be provided.

For information call 780-8441 or see www.michaelrparkermd.com.