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Page 8 Shelton-Mason County Journal — Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
Shelton man, 34, still missing; active search suspended
By June Williams
juriefcrmasoncounty com
Shelton resident Brandon L. Ad-
ams, 34, remains missing, according
to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
Search operations were suspended
Oct. 25 for Adams. who was last seen
Oct. 20. Ground and air units “exhaus—
tively searched” the last known loca
tion ofAdams’ cellphone in the Browns
Creek area in Mason County, Deputy
Matt Colbenson told the Journal in an
email.
The Sheriffs Office is monitoring
Adams’ phone and bank accounts for
any activity and asks the public to
call police if they have any informa»
tion about Adams’ whereabouts or his
blueish/purple 1998 Jeep Grand Cher—
okee Laredo with Washington plates:
BDB8299, Colbenson said.
“The case has now been handed
over to our detective unit,” an update
on the investigation posted by the
Sheriffs Office said.
Adams and his Jeep’s license plate
were recently featured on Washington
State Patrol’s highway reader boards
under the new Missing Indigenous
Person Alert System started in 2022,
Aubrie Baird, with the WSP, told the
Journal.
Not every missing person qualifies
for alert system.
According to the WSP, the criteria
for the system to be activated are:
An Indigenous person is missing
due to unexplained, involuntary, or
suspicious circumstances and/or is
believed to be in danger because of
age, health, adverse weather, or other
circumstances and is believed to be
unable to return to safety without
assistance.
There is enough descriptive infor—
mation available that could reason—
ably assist with the safe recovery of
the person, including: photos, height,
weight, age, hair color, distinguishing
physical characteristics and clothing.
The incident has been reported
to and is being investigated by law
enforcement.
All alert requests have to come from
law enforcement, Baird said.
Police cautioned individuals search’
ing for Adams to be safe outdoors.
“We appreciate the concern and sup—
port from the community, including
family members, concerned citizens,
and Facebook groups dedicated to
finding Brandon. However, it has come
to our attention that some individuals
may be attempting risky search activi—
ties in their efforts to help. We urge
all those involved to prioritize their
safety and to remain within their
training and experience limits.
“We are aware that there may be
experienced woodspeople, hikers, and
rescue professionals involved in the
search efforts. While we appreciate
their dedication, it is essential that
they assess their own capabilities and
exercise caution. We want to avoid any
unnecessary risk to anyone involved in
the search and rescue operations.
“We are monitoring this situation
closely and would like to prevent any
potential accidents. We ask everyone
to stay safe and exercise sound judg-
ment during these ongoing efforts,”
the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
CRIME BRIEFS
Suspects in Afo homicide
case back in Washington
Homicide suspects William Williams, 40, and
Kennedy Karpf, 24, are back in Shelton in sheriffs
custody. The pair were sought in connection with
the shooting death ofJ anus Afo on Sept. 28 and ap-
prehended in Oregon Oct. 11.
Williams’ arraignment on second-degree murder
and felony possession of a firearm Monday was at
Mason County Superior Court before Judge Monty
Cobb.
Williams is being held on $1 million bail.
Karpf pleaded not guilty to first—degree render—
ing criminal assistance at her initial arraignment
Oct. 30 before Judge Daniel Goodell. Goodell denied
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Nov. 13.
Ex-Shelton High counselor’s
rape trial postponed to 2024
The trial date for former Shelton High School
counselor Samuel Martin Caffey, 30, has been
pushed to the week ofJan. 16 after he requested a
continuance and waived his right to a speedy trial.
Caffey has been in custody since his arrest June
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degree child molestation and distribution of a con-
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His next pretrial hearing is N ov. 13 before Judge
Monty Cobb.
DUI suspect remains jailed
Mecca Kay Berkin, 54, of Federal Way remains
in Pierce County jail charged with vehicular ho-
micide for the death of Shelton motorcyclist Alicia
Perrin.
Perrin was struck and killed by Berkin, who is
suspected of drunken driving, Oct. 7 on state Route
16 near Gig Harbor.
Berkin is being held on $500,000 bail. She plead-
ed not guilty at her arraignment Oct. and her pre-
trial hearing was Nov. 3 in Pierce County Superior
Court.
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