"We do have reason to believe ... that the crash was intentional. This is all based on preliminary information," said Greg Baarts, Acting Assistant Chief for CHP, Northern Division.

@ KGW8 News, March 31

[....] The crash killed married couple Jennifer and Sara Hart, as well as three of their adopted children; 19-year-old Markis Hart, 14-year-old Jeremiah Hart and 14-year-old Abigail Hart. The other three children; 12-year-old Sierra Hart, 16-year-old Hannah Hart and 15-year-old Devonte Hart, are considered missing. However, Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman said they have "every indication to believe" all six children were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash.

A search warrant was conducted at the family's home in Woodland, Wash., on Thursday, March 29. Baarts said on the front of the search warrant, a box was checked that asked if a felony was committed. In order to apply for a search warrant in California, certain criteria has to be met, one of which is whether a felony may have been committed.

"It is safe to report that a felony may have been committed in this case," Baarts said [....]