PORT TOWNSEND — Authorities are looking for a Port Townsend man who fled on foot early Monday morning after allegedly biting his wife twice during an argument.
Sean Washburn, 34, is being sought for investigation of domestic assault, being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance, officer Patrick Fudally said Monday in a prepared statement.
Washburn was wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants and flip-flops when he left the couple’s apartment complex in the 200 block of Thomas Street at about 5 a.m. Monday.
Detective Luke Bogues said Washburn’s wife did not require immediate hospitalization.
Washburn was sleeping when she allegedly found methamphetamine in his sweatpants.
“She found it in his pocket and wasted no time confronting him about it,” Bogues said.
During the ensuing argument, Washburn allegedly prevented her from calling 9-1-1 and bit her on the neck and near her right breast.
Officers located a loaded shotgun in the living room.
Port Townsend police and Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies were unable to find Washburn after the incident.
Bogues said Washburn’s most recent convictions are third-degree assault and taking a motor vehicle without permission.
Washburn should be considered dangerous, Fudally said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should immediately call 9-1-1.
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Senior Staff Writer Paul Gottlieb can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 5060, or at pgottlieb@peninsuladailynews.com.
