PORT TOWNSEND — The State Patrol has a crime lab there, and the Port Townsend Police Department also is investigating.
But spokespeople for neither agency will explain the interest law enforcement has in the area near 909 Rosecrans St.
“We are investigating a potential crime scene,” said Port Townsend Detective Jason Greenspane on Thursday night.
“We likely will not have any information on this until tomorrow.
“Honestly, we’re not exactly certain what we’ve got here.”
Police Sgt. Ed Green said the department probably would release an official statement today.
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Greenspane said Port Townsend police have been investigating the area off Ninth Street between Thomas and Logan streets since 11 p.m. Wednesday.
The State Patrol Crime Lab was called to the area shortly after.
“Our crime lab is on location at a trailer,” said Trooper Krista Hedstrom, State Patrol spokeswoman.
“They have said it is possibly a crime scene but did not say what type of crime scene it was.
“They are also in the process of dispatching dogs to the area, but as of right now, I am not sure what kind of dogs they are.
“It appears to be a crime scene, but to what extent I do not know.”
At 4:30 p.m. Thursday, at least three Port Townsend Police Department vehicles and three State Patrol vehicles were at the site.
The location was taped off and investigators were using a large green tarp to cover an area of the lawn next to a mobile trailer.
At times, state investigators would lift the tarp to take photographs.
Other investigators were seen entering the trailer and collecting items from the yard and placing them into black plastic bags.
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Reporter Erik Hidle can be reached at 360-385-2335 or at erik.hidle@peninsuladailynews.com
