You are here: Home Signpost Blog North Bend Trail Warning

North Bend Trail Warning

Posted by Lauren Braden at Apr 24, 2012 11:40 AM |

News sources including The Seattle Times have reported that police are searching for a North Bend man who is wanted in connection with the shooting death of his wife and daughter this past weekend.

The man, Peter Keller, is an avid hiker and authorities believe he might be holed up in the woods around North Bend.

Sheriff Steve Strachan told the Seattle Times:

"Keller was an avid hiker and would go off by himself six to eight hours every weekend. He was an avid outdoors person," Strachan said. "...we don't want to alarm people, but people should know that he's a person of interest in a double homicide."

Sheriff's deputies have tacked up posters on at trailheads in and around North Bend warning people to be on the lookout for Keller and that he might be armed and dangerous. Search-and-rescue crews are checking local trails for Keller as well.

Click through to the Seattle Times article for photos of Keller. If you see him, you should call 9-1-1.

 

 

Document Actions
  • Email this page
  • Print this
  • Share

More hikes » Hike of the Week
Dog Mountain (May 23)

Dog Mountain

South Cascades

Head to Dog Mountain for Columbia River Gorge views and an explosion of wildflowers. Eager to get in shape for summer? Head straight up the mountain on the northern side. Take the slow and steady eastern flank trail to stop and smell the flowers. (See if you can spot recent work by WTA trail crews.)

Get Trail News

Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking news, events, gear reviews and more.

What's Happening
GEAR Expo Jun 01, 2013 Check out this outdoor expo focused on getting your ready for a summer of adventure.
Hike the State Jun 12, 2013 It's like speed dating, for trails. 7 Regions, 7 Experts, 7 Minutes....Go!
Trails and Ales - Leavenworth 2013 Jun 26, 2013 Meet fellow hikers and raise a glass for trails!
Trails and Ales - Poulsbo 2013 Jul 10, 2013 Meet fellow hikers and raise a glass for trails!
More »
link