Two suspects are being sought by Kitsap County Sheriff’s detectives in connection with a series of prescription forgery offenses.

The sheriff’s office is seeking assistance from the public in locating the two suspects.

Leonard Charles White, 62, and Demetri Arnell Manning, 31, are the suspects being sought.

White, of Seattle, is wanted on a Kitsap County Superior Court warrant of arrest issues Sept. 30 for violation of the Legend Drug Act, which consists of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery. He has a criminal history including 24 felony convictions, including robbery, and 96 misdemeanor convictions.

He is a black male, 5-10 and 207 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Manning, a resident of Kent, also is wanted on a Superior Court warrant of arrest for fraud or forgery of controlled substances. His criminal history includes two felony convictions, including second-degree assault and 17 misdemeanors. Manning also is wanted on a narcotics-related warrant in King County.

He is a black male, 5-9 and 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Manning’s warrant was issued Sept. 30. Bail has been set for each at $50,000.

The sheriff’s office reports that 36 forged prescriptions have been fulfilled at Port Orchard- and South Kitsap-area pharmacies. Approximately 50,000 grams of oxycodone, methadone and codeine were obtained illegally, sheriff’s office Sgt. Scott Wilson said.

Those with information about White or Manning are asked to contact Det. Mike Grant at 360-337-5611. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Two suspects are being sought by Kitsap County Sheriff’s detectives in connection with a series of prescription forgery offenses.