By Pepper Fisher
PORT ANGELES – The man who police say attacked a Sequim Police officer last week and is suspected in the murder of his mother made his second appearance in court Tuesday, where official charges were filed.
Clallam County Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor Michele Devlin charged Bret Kenney with Attempted Murder second degree, Assault first degree, and Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer. The charges include three special enhancements: a weapons enhancement for disarming the officer during their struggle, as well as Law Enforcement Victim and Recent Release from Incarceration.
Kenney did not enter a plea, but is scheduled to be arraigned on June 3. His bail of $5 million dollars was changed to a no bail hold, as he is still awaiting potential charges for the death of his mother, Keri Ward, who’s autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday as well.
If convicted of any of the charges, Kenney faces life in prison without the possibility of parole because he already has two strikes against him for violent felonies.