Chelan County detectives and K9s on the track of suspected killer

U.S. Highway 97, Blewett Pass.

Detectives at the forefront of the search for the man believed to have murdered his three daughters, received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area, a man who appeared to be avoiding others.

Chelan County Undersheriff Dan Ozment said yesterday that investigators, in the air, spotted a lone, off trail hiker near Colchuck Lake, who ran from sight as the helicopter passed.

Investigators later picked up a trail and deployed K9s to the area, tracking the subject to the area of Ingalls Creek Trailhead on U.S. Highway 97. That’s where the search has been focused since Monday night.

Residents and those with cabins are reminded to lock their doors and any vehicles.

While federal agencies lead the continued manhunt, Chelan County detectives remain engaged on the murder investigation, tracking down and processing evidence. The Washington National Guard is providing air assets to fly in logistical support to search teams.

Anyone seeing suspicious activity or with access to trail or other surveillance cameras in the search area is asked to contact 911.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook Tuesday:

For our citizens and communities, we are grateful for the outpouring of support you have given to all of our members. A special thank you to the Wenatchee Blue Family, Soup Ladies, and other local entities that have provided all the law enforcement personnel with meals, snacks, drinks, coffee, bug spray, sun screen, and other countless essential items that keep us moving.

We also want to thank Governor Ferguson for authorizing the National Guard to assist with the search. For clarification, they are providing air assets to fly in support of the search and logistical support to search teams.

U.S. Border Patrol has taken over operations and command for the search of Mr. Decker. Under their direction, they are continuing to follow up on tips from the community while working closely with other federal entities while we, along with our regional partners, remain available to assist where it is needed. We ask that the public report tips regarding Mr. Decker’s whereabouts to the US Marshal’s Service via their tip line and website, www.usmarshals.gov/tips.

A reward of up to $20,000 for information leading directly to Decker's arrest.