UPDATE: Homicide Victim's Vehicle Recovered, 'Person Of Interest' Still Sought

UPDATE: ‘Person Of Interest’ In Bristol Twp. Homicide Case Arrested In Upper Bucks County

UPDATED: 7:09 p.m., Wednesday:

Bristol Township police said the light-colored Chevrolet Trailblazer the “person of interest” in a homicide case was believed to have been driving was located unoccupied.

The Trailblazer was recovered in Philadelphia by city police, Bristol Township authorities said Wednesday evening.

The “person of interest” – Brian Joseph Carey, 41, the victim’s stepson – has not been located and is now believed to be driving a large red truck. There is no information on the truck’s plates.

Brian Joseph Carey in a social media picture.

Carey, who has a recent address in Bensalem Township, was announced Monday morning as the person police want to speak with in connection to the death.

The public has been warned not approach Carey if he is sighted.

Joseph “Dutch” Jakimowicz, 78, was found dead in the Winder Drive he owned since 2013 on Tuesday evening around 7:15 p.m., sources told LevittownNow.com.

Details on Jakimowicz’s death were not released, but it is being treated as a homicide.

Two people hug outside the crime scene Tuesday evening.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

Jakimowicz worked as Philadelphia Department of Prisons corrections officer before retiring.

Anyone who spots Carey has been asked to dial 9-1-1. Other tips related to the investigation can be directed to the Bucks County Detectives at 215-348-6354 or Bristol Township Detectives at 215-785-4040. Tips can also submitted at BucksDA.org.

Police outside the crime scene Wednesday morning.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

Original Story:

Authorities are seeking a “person of interest” in connection to the death of a retired corrections officer.

Officers and medics were dispatched to the 700 block of Winder Drive around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police quickly established a crime scene after they discovered a 78-year-old man deceased at the home.

Bristol Township police and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to LevittownNow.com Wednesday morning that they are seeking Brian Joseph Carey, 41, the victim’s stepson.

Carey is believed to be driving the victim’s silver 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Pennsylvania license plate number GNJ 5128, authorities said.

Credit: Bucks County District Attorney’s Office

Police advised the public to not approach Carey and immediately contact 9-1-1 if they see him.

Law enforcement sources have identified the victim as Joseph “Dutch” Jakimowicz, who had lived at the Winder Drive home since 2013.

Public records indicate Jakimowicz is a retired Philadelphia Department of Prisons corrections officer.

As of Wednesday morning, a crime scene unit was stationed outside the house where Jakimowicz was found dead.

In 2014 at another home along Winder Drive, Jazs Bronner killed his 73-year-old father, who was a retired corrections officer. Jazs Bronner is currently serving time in state prison.